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In this Tuesday, May 16, 2017 photo, Dr. Trivia Frazier, a graduate of Dillard University, works in her lab in New Orleans. Frazier returns to her alma mater frequently to inspire the next generation. Dillard University in New Orleans graduates more physics majors - and, notably, more female physics majors - than far bigger schools with more resources. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In this Tuesday, May 16, 2017 photo, Dr. Trivia Frazier, a graduate of Dillard University, works in her lab in New Orleans. Frazier returns to her alma mater frequently to inspire the next generation. Dillard University in New Orleans graduates more physics majors - and, notably, more female physics majors - than far bigger schools with more resources. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In this Tuesday, May 16, 2017 photo, Dr. Trivia Frazier, a graduate of Dillard University, works in her lab in New Orleans. Dillard University in New Orleans graduates more physics majors - and, notably, more female physics majors - than far bigger schools with more resources. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In this Saturday, May 13, 2017 photo, graduates react during a graduation ceremony at Dillard University in New Orleans. Dillard University graduates more physics majors - and, notably, more female physics majors - than far bigger schools with more resources. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In this Tuesday, May 16, 2017 photo, Dr. Trivia Frazier, a graduate of Dillard University, works in her lab in New Orleans. Frazier returns to her alma mater frequently to inspire the next generation. Dillard University in New Orleans graduates more physics majors - and, notably, more female physics majors - than far bigger schools with more resources. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In this Saturday, May 13, 2017 photo, graduates hold up their hands during a commencement ceremony at Dillard University in New Orleans. Dillard University graduates more physics majors - and, notably, more female physics majors - than far bigger schools with more resources. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In this Saturday, May 13, 2017 photo, actress and singer Janelle Monae speaks during a graduation ceremony at Dillard University in New Orleans. With an enrollment of 1,200, Dillard ranks second in the country in black physics undergrads. The point was punctuated at Dillard’s recent commencement exercises, with a keynote address from Monae, one of the stars of “Hidden Figures.” (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In this Saturday, May 13, 2017 photo, actress Janelle Monae speaks during a graduation ceremony at Dillard University in New Orleans. Dillard University graduates more physics majors - and, notably, more female physics majors - than far bigger schools with more resources. The point was punctuated at Dillard’s recent commencement exercises, with a keynote address from Monae, a star of “Hidden Figures.” (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In this Saturday, May 13, 2017 photo, actress and singer Janelle Monae speaks during a graduation ceremony at Dillard University in New Orleans. Dillard University graduates more physics majors - and, notably, more female physics majors - than far bigger schools with more resources. The point was punctuated at Dillard’s recent commencement exercises, with a keynote address from Monae, one of the stars of “Hidden Figures.” (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In this Saturday, May 13, 2017 photo, graduates react as they arrive before a commencement ceremony at Dillard University in New Orleans. Dillard University graduates more physics majors - and, notably, more female physics majors - than far bigger schools with more resources. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In this Saturday, May 13, 2017 photo, actress and singer Janelle Monae arrives before a graduation ceremony at Dillard University in New Orleans. Dillard University graduates more physics majors - and, notably, more female physics majors - than far bigger schools with more resources. The point was punctuated at Dillard’s recent commencement exercises, with a keynote address from Monae, a star of “Hidden Figures.” (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)