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A series exploring careers in STEM: science, technology, engineering and math

Ecosystems
Hurricane Katrina shaped this coastal ecologist’s life and work

By Rachael LallensackApril 22, 2026
Agriculture
This engineer designed a device to make farm work easier

By Aaron TremperMarch 18, 2026
Humans
Using physics can help athletes avoid sports injuries

By Carly KayFebruary 18, 2026
Space
This cosmologist studies the invisible parts of the universe

By Aaron TremperJanuary 16, 2026
Science & Society
This game designer shares neurodivergent experiences through gaming

By Aaron TremperDecember 15, 2025
Humans
This linguist has invented over 20 languages

By Celina ZhaoNovember 3, 2025
Animals
A shark encounter inspired this researcher’s career in marine biology

By Aaron TremperSeptember 30, 2025
Space
This astronomer searches for alien chemistry and tech

By Aaron TremperAugust 26, 2025

Animals
Loss inspired this biologist to study aging

By Aaron TremperJuly 22, 2025
Artificial Intelligence
This researcher investigates the risks of digitally cloning the dead

By Aaron TremperJune 24, 2025
Math
Meet one of the ‘world’s most interesting’ mathematicians

By Lakshmi ChandrasekaranMay 9, 2025
Materials Science
This engineer uses light to get hearts pumping

By Aaron TremperApril 29, 2025