aged some days,” says Dean, “but if you love it, you will pursue it.” Still, a career in science challenges anyone. “Nothing is perfect,” says Dean. “Even though it can be hard—like encountering someone who says, ‘Girls can’t do science’—just say, ‘I can do it!’”
Mike May ( email@example.com ) is a publishing consultant for science and technology based in the state of Minnesota, U.S.A.
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