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Sophie Duncan

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  • Time Zone
    Eastern

  • Organization
    The Nature Conservancy

  • Role
    Scientist Mentor: I will mentor teams of students online

  • Research Interests (300 words)
    I am interested in native seed collection, how the history of botany impacts how we do science today, and ways to make science more inclusive.

  • Profile Question 1
    What is your favorite plant? Why?

  • Answer the question you selected for profile question 1 here (300 words):
    I love sunflowers so much. It is a simple answer, but for millions of years they did not exist and it is so cool that they are everywhere now.

  • Profile Question 2
    Do you have advice for students about preparing for a science career?

  • Answer the question you selected for profile question 2 here (300 words):
    Always ask questions and trust your instincts.

  • Profile Question 3
    What is best about being a scientist?

  • Answer the question you selected for profile question 3 here (300 words):
    No matter what I do professionally, I approach the world with curiosity and rigor which makes me feel like a scientist every day.

  • Help represent the outreach efforts of your societies. Please click all those organizations you are a member of:
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  • In addition to English, I am comfortable communicating with students in the following languages:
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  • Capacity: How many teams at a time are you comfortable working with?
    2

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