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Edith Gonzalez: A Little Crush on Science

March 29, 2019

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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In Science Education, Biology Tags Edith Gonzalez, moving, school, childhood, Season 9, education, biology, plants

Cailin Gallinger: The Work That Carried Me Through

September 21, 2018

When Cailin Gallinger struggles with her gender identity in college, her volunteer position in a plant lab becomes a lifeline.

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In Biology, Earth Science Tags Cailin Gallinger, plants, career, education, transgender, gender

Evelyn Valdez-Ward: An Undocumented Scientist

August 31, 2018

When Evelyn Valdez-Ward discovers that she's undocumented, she fears her dreams of becoming a scientist are over.

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In Biology Tags Evelyn Valdez-Ward, plants, scientist origin story, undocumented, immigration

Danny Artese: How to Become a Plant

April 14, 2017

Inspired by his favorite novel, third-grade Danny Artese attempts to turn himself into a plant.

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In Biology Tags Danny Artese, plants, childhood, school

Erin Barker: Plants And People

February 24, 2015

Erin Barker's attempt to save a college relationship leads her to a plant biology class where the professor brought an ax to class.

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Tags Erin Barker, Story Collider founder, plants, biology, plant biology, college, relationships, season 5

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