A survey of 1,500 recent US biomedical PhD graduates found that white and Asian men, who are well represented in academic institutions, are most likely to show interest in becoming academic researchers (K. D. Gibbs et al. PLoS ONE 9, e114736; 2014). Although scientists of all ethnicities reported losing interest in faculty careers as their doctoral studies continued, women's loss of interest was more pronounced, particularly for underrepresented minorities. The trend persisted after controlling for factors such as publication record and a sense of belonging. Understanding why career interests differ is crucial for increasing diversity, says study co-author Kimberly Griffin of the University of Maryland, College Park.