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![A photo of Jonathan Smith and a quote that reads "I want to encourage [young aspiring scientists] on a non-traditional path that reaching their desired position in the atmospheric sciences, or any other STEM field, is within reach."](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_650/public/2022-01/Jonathan%20Smith_Quote%20card_landscape.jpg?h=4e91f014&itok=UebaBCQq "A photo of Jonathan Smith and a quote that reads \"I want to encourage [young aspiring scientists] on a non-traditional path that reaching their desired position in the atmospheric sciences, or any other STEM field, is within reach.\" (Courtesy of Jonathan Smith/Graphic: Audrey Maran, NOAA Office of Education)")
