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Insects were not what my girlfriends wanted to study, until we 'met' Dana Scully

  • Written by Jessica Ware, Associate Professor of Biology, Rutgers University Newark
Among women who are familiar with Scully’s character in 'The X-Files,' half say Scully increased their interest in STEM fields, according to a report. Photos are courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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