Face of Science
Meet 10 inspiring young researchers enhancing science across the nation. Hear about the passion that fuels their research, what a scientist identity means to them, and how they plan to shape the future of science.
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Episode 20 — “Rejection is redirection”
Ep. 19 — "Trusting Myself”
Ep. 18 — "Why We Do Research” — Part 2
Ep. 18 — "Why We Do Research” — Part 1
Ep. 17 — "Confidence and Growth"
Ep. 16 — “I can see myself”
Ep. 15 — "Representing Myself and More" 
Ep. 14 — "Fighting for my Dreams"
Ep. 13 — "Changing Dynamics"
Ep. 12 — "I Chose This"
Ep. 11 — "There's Always An Answer"
Ep. 10 — "Everybody's Born a Scientist"
Ep. 9 — "Sharing with Family"
Ep. 8 — "The Journey There"
Ep. 7 — " Empowered To Make a Difference"— Cynthia Bautista & Aiyana Ponce Interview
Ep. 6 — "First Generation" — Leonardo Romero-Barajas Interview
Ep. 5 — "It's Fresh" — Sydni Alexis Elebra Interview
Ep. 4 — "A Piece of the Puzzle" — Sydni Alexis Elebra & Leonardo Romero-Barajas Interview
Ep. 3 — "Acquiring New Knowledge" — Ayanna Culmer-Gilbert Interview
Ep. 2 — "Appreciated in My Culture" — Jade Dodge Interview
Ep. 1 — "It's Important to Us" — Jade & Ayanna Face Of Science Interview
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