'In physics education research studies I led as a postdoc, I learned that many scientists—particularly those from underrepresented groups—find public engagement helps sustain them through tough times in their careers, just as it did for me. One student shared with me that facilitating the children’s hospital project inspired her to persist in physics; being recognized as an expert by the public helped her overcome a sense that she didn’t belong in academia. I had felt the same.'

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