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applying for grants. I receive the newsletter as
well. Overall, I now feel that I'm part of a
broader scientific community - something
that's very important to me, and something I
didn't have before.

Alex Wallace (second from left)
and family at her graduation
from Bucknell University

What would you say to STEM students
curious about NRMN? I would say get

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involved. I've learned that in science, having a
strong academic background isn't enough.
Working really hard isn't enough. The
research is so intense. It meant so much to me
to have a mentor in my field say, "Yes, research
is hard, and it can be slow, but you can do it."
It's all about being able to persevere and to
reach out when you need help, or maybe you
just need to make a connection. If you can
connect and commiserate when things don't
go well, and celebrate when they do, that can
make a real difference. And you will get there;
you will make it.

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