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Adam Steltzner
Today, Adam Steltzner is a renowned engineer with NASA JPL. His contributions helped the Curiosity rover successfully land on Mars in 2012 and he is currently the chief engineer for the Mars 2020 project. 
Susan Burton
After spending years behind bars, Susan Burton entered a treatment center in Santa Monica, this motivated her to fight for social justice and help other women transition from prison back to their communities. 
Maja Mataric's robots can be socially assistive
Dr. Maja Mataric is a robotics powerhouse whose robots will be useful to the healthcare field and have the potential to provide social interaction for patients with different needs.
Lucy Herrera is helping change her Boyle Heights Community
Lucy Herrera and Karla Ortiz, two young women making a difference in the Eastside neighborhood of Boyle Heights. 
Manuel Pastor, USC professor and immigration expert, discusses the risk of police cooperation with ICE.
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Manuel Pastor, USC professor and immigration expert, discusses what is needed to reach a comprehensive immigration reform.
Why the K-12 system is Failing Students
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Marco Petruzzi explains why he thinks the current K-12 education system is failing.
The Experience LACMA Visitors Will Have in 10 Years
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Michael Govan offers his vision of what LACMA will offer to visitors in a decade.
How Los Angeles Supports the Arts
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LACMA Director Michael Govan discusses how Los Angeles attracts artists and supports art.
How LACMA is Meeting the Challenge of Diversity
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Michael Govan talks about how the museum is meeting the challenge of diversity.
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