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(Repeat) NOVA Minute: Whiz Kid

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Feb 1, 20121:44Religion & Spirituality

In this episode, biochemist Erika Ebbel describes how a mentor helped her transform into a scientist when she was 11 years old. Produced by David Levin and Rob Chapman. Original interview by Josh Seftel and Tom Miller. E...

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