Teacher: Independent Study
School: Mark Keppel High School, Alhambra, California, US

Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: Marie Tharp went through several obstacles and challenges throughout her scientific endeavors, which I find very inspiring. It’s difficult to stand your ground, even if you have evidence, especially when everyone else disagrees....So how she stood her ground and her continuous efforts is remarkable and will remind me to stay true to my beliefs and myself. "

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