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Summer Symposium Series: Health Sciences Career Resources
Backgrounders
A career in the health sciences would let you help people directly in a very 'hands-on' way!
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Is Hookah Smoking Dangerous?
STEM Explained
Many people believe that hookah smoking is safer than cigarette smoking. But in fact, hookah smoking can be even more harmful to your health!
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Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking?
STEM Explained
Learn how e-cigarettes and other vaping products work, and why scientists and health professionals have concerns about their safety.