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Stories : Issue 12

 
 Stories
 
 Martian sunset
Earthly Considerations on Mars
By Tim Flores
Much had already written about the Mars missions. Why did I think I had something new to say?
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 Icing Research
Getting Politically Active
By Dr. Robert J. Shaw
I spent a lot of time explaining my vision for the new program—and listening to their complaints.
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 High-temperature research
Stumping for the Project
By Carol Ginty
Where I work, we joke about how we all went to engineering school but what we really needed were classes in political science and marketing.
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 Grins & Giggles
Grins & Giggles: The Launch Pad to High Performance
By Maj. Norman H. Patnode
"Bring your lunch," he said, "we're gonna have some fun." We were a little apprehensive—was this allowed?
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