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" I don't recall my parents ever steering me toward or away from science. It was more that I was steered toward learning and excellence in the classroom. "
Sandra Faber
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" I was born in Boston, but I moved to Cleveland when I was three. "
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" I have great respect for the special nature of Mauna Kea and profound regard for Hawaii's culture, environment, and people. "
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" Like many astronomers who use the great telescopes on Mauna Kea, I have participated personally and joyfully in ceremonies to celebrate the profound cosmic understanding that comes from joining ancient Hawaiian navigator traditions with the techniques of modern astronomy. "
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