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Cornell University
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Sciences Po
Université de Bordeaux
INRAE
Inria
Princeton
Cornell University
Texas Tech University
UT Health San Antonio
Sciences Po
Université de Bordeaux
INRAE
Inria
Princeton
Cornell University
Texas Tech University
UT Health San Antonio
Sciences Po
Université de Bordeaux
INRAE
Inria

Interview - Sarah Bennett

March 24 · 28 min 40 s

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12:3628:40
12:32Alex

So, what first drew you to this field?

12:34Sarah B.

Honestly, I fell into it by accident. I was working on something completely different and one conversation changed everything.

12:36Alex

That's fascinating. Can you walk me through that moment?

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