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STAR Stories in STEM: Lessons from Dr. Brian Kim (Part 2)
“Worry about the science. Worry about the medicine. Worry about having a huge impact. As long as that’s your North Star, the rest will follow.” – Dr. Brian…
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STAR Stories in STEM: Lessons from Dr. Brian Kim
Part 1 – Thomas: Finding Your North Star “When you’re talking about building a career… the number one most important variable is timing. Some people call that luck,…
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A Journey Through Science: Lessons from Dr. C. Ronald Kahn
“Anybody who’s doing discovery research should go in directions they never anticipated. If you don’t, you’re not really doing discovery research.”— Dr. C. Ronald Kahn In our latest…
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Curiosity in Orbit: Takashi Hamazaki’s Journey with JAXA from Earth to Space
“Whether you’re building satellites or designing new medical technologies, curiosity is the spark that drives innovation.”— Mr. Takashi Hamazaki Hello readers, and welcome back! Today, we’re thrilled to…
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Chasing the Dream: A Conversation with MLS Player Hosei Kijima
“If you only do what’s normal, you’ll only get normal results.” – Hosei Kijima Hello, readers! Welcome back to Discover Your Star ! If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe…
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Beyond Curiosity: Why Persistence Fuels Scientific Success – A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Morris
“ Persistence is an extremely valuable skill. Never taking ‘no’ for an answer.“ – Dr. Samantha Morris Hello, readers! Welcome back to Discover Your Star ! If you haven’t already, be sure to…
About Us
Discover Your Star is a teen-led blog inspiring others to chase their dreams and find their ‘North Star.’ Through interviews with specialists in STEM, we share insights and evoke youngsters to navigate their paths to a fulfilling and prosperous life.

