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Moving Mountains
Glen Mattioli and his students were standing on the Soufriére
Hills volcano when it exploded, releasing over 300 million tons
of lava and nearly 4.5 inches of ash that snapped heavy limbs off
trees and destroyed vegetation and crops.
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 Mapping
the Martian Terrain
Graduate Alicia Fallacaro is one of the first people
on earth to view pictures that the Opportunity and Spirit rovers
send from Mars every day.
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story.
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Who's Minding the Kids?
Yvette Murphy is finding that an increasing number of African American
grandmothers are raising their grandchildren. While the grandmothers
have physical custody, the state retains legal custody. The watchful
eye of the state is often in opposition to the more fluid and informal
traditions of black families.
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 Saving
Yellowstone
The work of graduate student Barbara Pickup is helping
conservationists at Yellowstone National Park to battle shoreline
erosion on Yellowstone Lake and protect nearby roadways, picnic
areas, and archeological sites.
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full story.
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 Of
Brothels and Bathhouses
In an award-winning documentary, Dale Carpenter discovers that
the citizens of Hot Springs, Arkansas, were often torn between
morality and prosperity as the town grew rich from gambling houses,
liquor, and prostitution. At one point, Hot Springs was one of
the most popular resort destinations in the United States.
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 Minority
Students Making Their Voices Heard
Gerald Jordan leads diversity workshops for high school juniors
and seniors, introducing them to news reporting, photography,
and interview skills. He is helping some shape their dreams of
becoming reporters.
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