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Why The Best Scientists Fail, Again and Again

These researchers agree that failure is an intrinsic part of science. What’s more, they think scientists and inventors who are doing the most interesting research often fail the most—and know how to recover effectively from failure.

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Education

Mentorship enhances STEM education

Mentorship in science can set students on the right path to success in STEM education and careers — and lack of mentoring can be detrimental.

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Biological Sciences

The Buzz on Being an Advocate for Science

May Berenbaum has spent the last four decades studying the evolutionary arms race between plants and insects. At the same time, she has spent countless hours and days working on public outreach and science literacy projects.

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Chemistry

Coffee Break with Geri Richmond

Engineering

Harry George Drickamer
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A Hotbed of Innovation: Laureates that Attended Academic Institutions in the DMV

Biological Sciences

Alfred H. Sturtevant
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Safety First: 66 Laureates who improved the way we travel

Communications

Coffee Break with Vint Cerf

Physical Sciences

Walter H. Munk

Medicine

Our Lives, Our Laureates: Cato Laurencin

Events and Programs

Backing Breakthroughs: The Story of the HPV Vaccine and the Future of Scientific Discovery
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Double Trouble: Laureates who have received the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation
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Stars, stripes, and science: Laureates who have medaled for their work with the US government

Behavioral And Social Science

George J. Stigler

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