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Jean Zarate: Music to Feed Science

February 23, 2018

Jean Zarate is torn between science and music until a tragic event brings both into perspective.

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In Neuroscience Tags Jean Zarate, art+science, neuroscience, music, parents

Saad Sarwana: My Dream Found Me

February 23, 2018

Saad Sarwana tries to juggle careers in physics and comedy.

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In Physics Tags Saad Sarwana, physics, comedy, art+science

Sarah Pearl: Don't Panic

February 16, 2018

Comedian Sarah Pearl checks into a psychiatric hospital after having suicidal thoughts.

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In Psychology, Health and Medicine Tags Sarah Pearl, mental health, psychiatry, depression, comedy

Jesse Shanahan: Searching for a Cause

February 16, 2018

Astrophysicist Jesse Shanahan tries to uncover the mysteries behind both the black holes she studies and her own chronic pain.

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In Physics, Astronomy Tags Jesse Shanahan, astrophysics, black holes, disability, chronic pain

Kirsten Grorud-Colvert: A Prehistoric Feeling

February 9, 2018

Marine ecologist Kirsten Grorud-Colvert bonds with her diving buddy when they have an unexpected encounter with a hammerhead shark.

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In Marine Biology Tags marine biology, ecology, Kirsten Grorud-Colvert, sharks

Prabarna Ganguly: With Rocky Balboa by My Side

February 9, 2018

Rattled by a recent heartbreak, neuroscientist Prabarna Ganguly makes a mistake in the lab.

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In Neuroscience Tags Prabarna Ganguly, heartbreak, relationships, breakup, neuroscience

Melanie McConnell: Vitamin C for Cancer

February 2, 2018

Biochemist Melanie McConnell encounters unexpected resistance when she tests an experimental cancer treatment.

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In Biology, Chemistry, Health and Medicine Tags Melanie McConnell, cancer, research, lab work, cancer research

Mo Culberson: A Standardized Patient

February 2, 2018

Actor and rape survivor Mo Culberson helps train doctors to treat other rape survivors.

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In Health and Medicine Tags Mo Culberson, sexual assault, medicine, medical school

Cather Simpson: The Bright Light of Fame

January 26, 2018

As a graduate student, Cather Simpson is excited to present her work -- but then her adviser lies about it.

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In Chemistry, Physics Tags Cather Simpson, lab work, mentor, adviser, graduate school, grad school, chemistry, physics, honesty

Ethan Hollander: Interview With a Nazi War Criminal

January 26, 2018

Political scientist Ethan Hollander interviews a Nazi war criminal as part of his research.

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In Social Sciences Tags Ethan Hollander, political science, politics, history, hate

Gabriela Serrato Marks: A Cave Geologist Who Can't Cave

January 19, 2018

After cave geologist Gabriela Serrato Marks develops fibromyalgia, exploring caves becomes a challenge.

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In Geology, Earth Science Tags Gabriela Serrato Marks, geology, disability, field work

David Evans: The Great Fossil Hunt

January 19, 2018

Paleontologist David Evans and his team start to feel defeated after three days of searching fruitlessly for fossils.

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In Paleontology Tags David Evans, paleontology, dinosaurs, fossils, field work

Joe Normandin: The Gift of Feeling Okay

January 12, 2018

When Joe Normandin begins to question his sexuality as a teenager, he turns to neuroscience for help.

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In Neuroscience Tags Joe Normandin, LGBT identity, LGBT in STEM, neuroscience, friendship

Kate Marvel: Becoming a Genius

January 12, 2018

Kate Marvel's dream of being a genius takes her to Cambridge to study astrophysics.

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In Climate Science Tags Kate Marvel, climate science, climate change, career, academia, Cambridge University, climate scientist

Vanessa Vakharia: My First Day as Teacher

January 5, 2018

Vanessa Vakharia faces her first day as student teacher of a math class.

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In Mathematics Tags education, school, Vanessa Vakharia, math

Lew Lefton: I'm funny, and I can prove it

January 5, 2018

Lew Lefton tries to succeed as both a math professor and a math comedian.

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In Mathematics Tags Lew Lefton, math, comedy

Chuck Collins: Rewiring My Brain

December 29, 2017

After growing up wealthy, Chuck Collins's thinking is transformed by his work with mobile home park tenants.

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In Social Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience Tags Chuck Collins, wealth, neuroscience, community

Keoni Mahelona: Swimming With Sharks

December 29, 2017

Keoni Mahelona leaves his home in Hawaii in pursuit of science.

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In Engineering Tags Hawaii, New Zealand, Native Hawaiian, engineering, water

Scott Barry Kaufman: Redefining Intelligence

December 22, 2017

As a child, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman is told by a school psychologist that he's doomed by a low IQ score.

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In Psychology, Social Sciences Tags school, Scott Barry Kaufman, psychology, education, IQ

Jean Ansolabehere: The Keanu Reeves Test

December 22, 2017

Research technician Jean Ansolabehere is surprised to find herself falling in love with a woman in her lab.

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In Biology Tags Jean Ansolabehere, lab work, love, LGBT in STEM, LGBT identity, lab accident
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