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Seven-year-old becomes 'scientist for a day'

Just like most MIT students, Juliana Bach, a 7-year-old from Miami, discovered her passion for science at a young age. On Nov. 13, MIT, in conjunction with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, made her wish to be a scientist come true.

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