Science Matters Because: Janet Rafner

VPM | By Debbie Mickle

Published February 13, 2017 at 11:41 AM EST

Members of our community tell us why Science Matters to them.

Amateur Pilot Janet Rafner says that understanding the scientific principals behind flight helps her experience the world from above.

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