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Getting there from here

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This research was undertaken as an American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science and Technology Policy Fellow, hosted by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The author has been applying to positions at various institutions, including federal agencies. The author has no personal financial interests that will be affected by this publication.

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