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*One of the most well-known scientists in India is Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
*In 1931, APJ Abdul Kalam was born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
*In addition to his political career, he served as President of the Republic of India from 2002 to 2007.
*The enthusiasm and passion of Dr. Kalam for hard work inspired many scientists and engineers at the ISRO during the 1970s.
*The emergence of India as a nuclear weapons power was also due to Dr. Kalam's achievement.
*As a global leader in space development and for leading India into space, NSS Chairman Mark Hopkins awards Dr. Kalam with the Von Braun award.

*Link to reading:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/saluting-kalam-a-man-who-valued-persistence-determination/story-eYiOA8M9kZ8lPdCMAVzHBO.html

Ayshwarya

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*Although she was born in a poor environment, she didn't allow it to stop her career
*She paved the way for herself to attend Juilliard School of arts, because she had love for acting earlier on in High School
*In one of her movies, she did speak out against how she didn't feel comfortable. Also, how she didn't think her people were getting the full truth about our history.
*As a black actress, she is always dealing with backlash on some of her work. This leads her to always having to defend herself and always working 10 times harder.
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*Link to reading:
Viola Davis - Awards, Movies & Family (biography.com)
Viola Davis responds to criticism of her Michelle Obama portrayal | CNN

Ari

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Lindsay Stirling: Striving for Accuracy and Precision

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Lindsay Stirling: Striving for Accuracy and Precision

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* She engages audiences all while being her true self
* Once she started college she became bored of playing so decided to make it fun by playing pop/alternative music.
* Loves to play violin, video editing, costume designing sewing and dancing, so she does it all when she get bored of one thing she does another.
*She didn't have a lot of money and couldn't afford many lesson but took what she could.
*She loved dance but never really tried it or took classes so she taught herself.
* Link to reading:
https://www.educationandcareernews.com/investing-in-arts-education/lindsey-stirling-embracing-the-artist-within/

Laila

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Megan Pete: Megan Thee Stallion: Creating, imagining, and innovating. 

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Megan Pete: Megan Thee Stallion: Creating, imagining, and innovating. 

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* Since 2016 Megan has been balancing school and music
*In March of 2021 she won a Grammy for best new artist she was the first winner since Lauryn Hill in 1999
*Megan had a rough childhood being bullied for her height, but she did not let that deter her she had a great support system from her parents they helped her grow into the strong woman she is today
*In 2020 Megan did WAP with Cardi B which was greatly successful it really showed her empowerment for women's body positivity and breaking out of the restrictions that society promotes
*Megan Thee Stallion's Musical Journey To Success | TheRichest.com

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Jimmy Butler: Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations

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Jimmy Butler: Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations

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• Notes:

• He does whatever the team needs, knowing that exceeding as a role player is what helped his team at Marquette.

• Jimmy picks up on what people say when they say it.

• He takes nothing for granted and went to multiple workouts while trying to get drafted. Knowing he had to put himself out there to get where he wanted.

• He always feels that he as at the step before a new beginning.

• Link to this reading: https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2359572-left-alone-jimmy-butler-has-found-nba-stardom-one-new-family-member-at-a-time.amp.html

Amir