This is an interview with Desnor Chigumba, a Zimbabwean PhD Student in Chemical Biology at the University of Michigan. Desnor is a major voice in science communication (SciComm) with a particular focus on drug discovery, public health, chemical biology, and women in STEM. She offers information and tips on applying for a PhD in the United States (USA); the hurdles that some international students face during the application process and how to overcome them; the effects of lack representation in STEM education on the industry, and why we should decolonise RnD.Mentioned in this episode: Bottle of Lies (Buy on Amazon)Open Source Drug Discovery (Website) Desnor ChigumbaTwitter:@DesnorCInstagram: @desnornicoleBlog coming soon:http://www.desnornicole.com/ To follow the show: @SYGSpod (Twitter and Instagram)To follow the host: @tedoexOur Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/sygspodEmail address: sygspodcast@gmail.com