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Brewing up the next step: Early career scientists’ experiences with community engagement

Aside from presentations, papers, awards, and grants, early stage scientists build meaningful careers through connections with their communities. Staying engaged beyond the lab, whether through participating in workshops, seeking mentors, or communicating with the public, is key.  After speaking at BigBREW recently, where we shared our work with “Taking Our Best Shot” (TOBS), we began…

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