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A Golden Story
Anastasia Bodnar
Anastasia is a science communicator and multidisciplinary risk analyst with a career in federal service. She has a PhD in plant genetics and sustainable agriculture from Iowa State University.
Anastasia's writing with SciMoms is conducted in her personal capacity, and the views expressed do not represent the views of the USDA.
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