Partnership Awards Presented for Projects Advancing Science Communication in Appalachia, Police Departments, and Hospitals

Three efforts have been selected by the National Academy of Sciences to foster collaboration in science communication and engagement.
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Ming Li: Uncovering the Immune System’s Ability to Halt Tumors

Ming Li’s love of science began at an early age growing up in rural China. His grandparents were farmers,…

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