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As part of SheHeroes upcoming redesign and launch, here is the updated video of our interview with SheHero Professor Margaret Murnane.

Discussion Questions

1. Margaret says that if you enjoy doing something, you work harder at it. Has this ever happened to you? Give an example.
2. What about being a scientist like Margaret sounds fun to you?
3. Margaret’s students inspire her to continue teaching physics. What or who inspires you in one part of your life
4. Margaret talks about how her students “transform” from being afraid of physics and math to feeling confident and excited by them.
5. Can you think of things you’ve learned that you were first afraid of? How did you feel when you finally learned them?

1. Further Information

• United States Bureau of Labor information and statistics on careers as Physicists and Astronomers:http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos052.htm
• United States Bureau of Labor information and statistics on careers as Professors:http://www.bls.gov/OCO/ocos066.htm

Thank you to our SheHeroes interview team!  Interviewer Zahra Mohamed Ali from Girls Inc of Metro Denver and AssistantCarly Fabian of Girl Scouts of Colorado. Behind the scenes, anchor and editor Stephanie May and episode researcher Gloria Yang.

And extra big thanks to our SheHero, Professor Margaret Murnane. This episode was filmed on location at the University of Colorado.

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