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Starting Over — Colleen – 7/31/2015

Posted on July 31, 2015 by eportugal4

Starting Over 31 July 2015 Imagine you’re a brilliant mathematician, working on a formula that no one else has ever solved. You’ve spent years on this problem—lost significant others, family support, professional credibility, funding—but you’re certain the effort will garner … Continue reading →

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Kerry 3/2/2015 – Graduating, 2015

Posted on March 2, 2015 by eportugal4

“Graduating, 2015” Dear Kerry, You gaze at a photograph of the beautiful Kirsten, your cousin’s tow-headed daughter. She smiles with confidence, prepared to accept her high school diploma and march into the hallowed halls of academia. She banters about scholarships … Continue reading →

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