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Geoscientist Robert DeConto conducting climate change research in Antarctica
Big-Picture Climatology
Looking to the distant past to predict Earth’s future climate
Cell biologist Magdalena Bezanilla examines plant cell specimens in her lab
Cell Secrets Revealed
Biologist sheds light on cell growth
Afro-American Studies professor and blues musician Steven Tracy plays harmonica
Blurring the Boundaries: Afro-American Studies
Steven Tracy has made a career of mixing music and literature
Linguist Peggy Speas in her office
Preserving Native Treasures
Linguist Peggy Speas helps preserve the endangered Navajo language
Chemistry professor Sankaran "Thai" Thayumanavan in his lab
Clean Energy Pioneer
Thai Thayumanavan shines spotlight on charge transport innovation