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Rochelle Williams: Potential

May 29, 2016

As a PhD student, Rochelle Williams faces barriers to a career in engineering.

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In 2016 - Part 1 Tags School, Engineering

Nneze Akwiwu: The First Female President Of Nigeria

April 22, 2016

A chance conversation gives Nneze Akwiwu a chance to study in the United States.

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In 2016 - Part 1 Tags Biology, School

Maryam Zaringhalam: Cheating My Way To Smart

March 5, 2016

Maryam Zaringham's scheme to cheat her way into the smart class makes clear a huge flaw in the education system.

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In 2016 - Part 1 Tags School
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Saad Sarwana: The Math Test

February 12, 2016

Saad Sarwana is finally about to win a high school award, but in his way is a math problem even the teacher got wrong.

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In 2016 - Part 1 Tags Math, School
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Abhishek Shah: Waste Disposal

January 29, 2016

Abhishek Shah takes a simple job to pay for school--toxic waste disposal.

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In 2016 - Part 1 Tags School
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Anna Nicanarova: Playing Sick

January 1, 2016

Anna Nicanarova pretends to be sick to get out of a test, but how far will she take the ruse?

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In 2016 - Part 1 Tags Medicine, School
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Neer Asherie: The Milk Heist

December 13, 2015

When he discovers his milk has been stolen from the dorm fridge, Neer Asherie has to resort to extreme science measures to find the culprit.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Physics, School, Family, Explicit
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Brittany Bushnell: A Neuroscientist With a Brain Tumor

September 18, 2015

Just after beginning a graduate program in neuroscience, Brittany Bushnell gets an unexpected look at her own brain.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Neuroscience, Brains, Brain Awareness Week, School
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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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In 2015 - Part 1 Tags Biology, School
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Nisse Greenberg: What's In A Name

October 17, 2014

While teaching a math class, Nisse Greenberg is troubled by his student's name, and his own.

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In 2014 - Part 2 Tags Math, School
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