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How a passion for science can illuminate unseen connections: Claire Carpenter at TEDxYakima

1,846 views · Published 15 February 2014 · 13:17 · Indexed 2 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Claire Carpenter is a Biology Instructor at Yakima Valley Community College. She earned her BA in Biology from Colorado College, and her MS in Biology from the University of New Mexico. It was time spent pursuing research in Antarctica that began Claire's love for applied science, and the teaching of science. Her passions include eating and growing local food and supporting local businesses and the community. She raises chickens, turkeys, goats, and bees as well as two young children.

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