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As a brand-new professor of physiology, John Redden is eager to help students, but soon realizes it’s more complicated than he thought.
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As a biochemistry PhD student, Kellie Vinal has worked hard to prepare for her qualifying exam, but when the day finally arrives, nothing goes according to plan.
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As a first-year math teacher, Matt Baker feels overwhelmed -- especially when his principal is less than supportive.
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Science educator Charlie Cook experiments with coming out to students.
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When Aparna Nancherla's science fair project goes awry, she and her fellow students make some unethical choices.
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In grade school, Elana Lancaster gets into trouble when he questions his student teacher's science.
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Nathan Boll was an excellent physics student -- up until the day he suddenly dropped out.
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In high school, David Russell joins a hospital apprentice program in order to get close to his crush.
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