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“In some ways, they’re probably more exciting as mysteries than they will be once they're solved.”

“It’s a symbol of what research is about,” Poutissou said. “You start with an observation and you ask a deep question and that’s what Newton did.”

“It doesn’t happen often where you see the price of waste going up, and the reason that is happening is that as we develop new technologies, we can harness the true value of lignin.”

“It’s good for people in the lab now to see that what they do can have some meaning.”

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“I think what brings me here every day, what motivates me every day and why I've stayed here over the years is the unique spirit."

"I am interested in understanding these common and successful birds because perhaps they are the ones that can offer us robust ways to improve aircraft maneuverability.”

“Even ridiculous things like not having a bathroom for your gender anywhere near where you work — that’s just like a subtle sign that you don’t belong there.”