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   <title>Cultivating curiosity: Hall ’25 credits research experiences, mentoring for doctoral studies, career outlook</title>
   <description>Natural sciences master's graduate Whitney Hall, now pursuing a doctoral degree focused on mammal habitats and climate change impacts, credits hands-on research and faculty mentorship for her passion for scientific discovery.</description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:44:19 -0800</pubDate>
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