Xavier Jordan discovers the party side of science at his first scientific conference.
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When Adriana Briscoe's professor accuses her of cheating, she scrambles to save her reputation and her spot on the biology lab's field trip.
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Veterinarian Rodrigo Solis thinks he's found the perfect job -- taking care of horses in the Mexican Army -- until a new commander takes over.
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Biologist Heather Hamlin leaves the safety of the lab for her first field assignment: tagging alligators.
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Gianmarco Soresi learns more about cats than he ever wanted to when his girlfriend adopts five.
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At age nine, Anicca Harriot plans to study both the heart and space, but as she gets older, that plan becomes more challenging than she expected.
Read MoreSarah Hird: My Emotional Bunker
Evolutionary biologist Sarah Hird's first pregnancy becomes a crisis in her scientific faith when doctors warn her that there may be something severely wrong with her baby.
Read MoreEdith Gonzalez: A Little Crush on Science
After moving to a brand-new school in the seventh grade, Edith Gonzalez struggles to maintain her straight-A status with a new, scary biology teacher.
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Biologist Sarah Fankhauser’s relationship with her adviser changes when she joins her lab as a grad student.
Read MoreMargaret Rubega: Tell Them Who You Are
The lessons that Margaret Rubega learns from her dad about fighting back are put to the test when he becomes the one she must stand up to.
Read MoreJoseph Mendelson: Gringo Perdido
When herpetologist Joseph Mendelson gets his an opportunity to do fieldwork in Guatemala during his first year of graduate school, he struggles to connect with the locals.
Read MoreShane Hanlon: Doing All the Things
After graduating with his PhD, Shane Hanlon struggles to find balance in his science career.
Read MoreCailin Gallinger: The Work That Carried Me Through
When Cailin Gallinger struggles with her gender identity in college, her volunteer position in a plant lab becomes a lifeline.
Read MoreEvelyn Valdez-Ward: An Undocumented Scientist
When Evelyn Valdez-Ward discovers that she's undocumented, she fears her dreams of becoming a scientist are over.
Read MoreJennifer Colbourne: With an Open Mind
After being raised as a creationist, Jennifer Colbourne falls in love with evolutionary science.
Read MoreTracy Chong: Insects Against Hunger
After years of studying worms, Tracy Chong begins to wonder if they might hold the key to alleviating hunger.
Read MoreElisa Schaum: The black sheep
An aspiring scientist brought up in a family of artists, Elisa Schaum feels like a black sheep.
Read MoreLyl Tomlinson: Falsely Accused
Neurobiologist Lyl Tomlinson is startled when he's accused of stealing cocaine from his former lab.
Read MoreLeah Shaffer: The First Rule of Worm Club
Science writer Leah Shaffer discovers an interesting way to manage her chronic illness -- hookworms.
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Biochemist Melanie McConnell encounters unexpected resistance when she tests an experimental cancer treatment.
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