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. 2018 Sep;17(3):es7.
doi: 10.1187/cbe.18-02-0024.

Questioning Assumptions

Clifton A Poodry  1 , David J Asai  1
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Questioning Assumptions

Clifton A Poodry et al. CBE Life Sci Educ. 2018 Sep.

Abstract

Questioning our assumptions, a first step in addressing difficult scientific problems, is needed to develop a more inclusive scientific workforce.

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