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Attending the Nobel Ceremony, Fika and a Nightcap in Stockholm

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Getting batty about STEM

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A group of Jeremy's students set up rodent traps.

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Sumathi and Simon, now and then.

How two scientists’ love of science (and each other) led them to help thousands

Vince Joralemon (second from right) is a science and math teacher at Frank McCourt High School in New York City.

How one teacher developed a robust research program for the underserved

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