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Throughout my whole life, the California Academy of Sciences has served as a source of inspiration. I really appreciate how the Academy and its staff are extremely dedicated to science and try their absolute best to help educate and motivate the public. I also appreciate that the Academy frequently updates its exhibits to bring in fresh scientific material to keep the public interested. The Academy has also fueled my interest in science from a young age. I used to go to the old Academy in Golden Gate Park before it was renovated and I was fascinated by the dinosaur exhibits that were displayed. After I learned about dinosaurs at the Academy, I would read several books about dinosaurs and for a while, my dream job was to become a Paleontologist so I could further learn about dinosaurs. Even after the Academy moved Downtown, I would still go to the Academy when I could so I could learn about dinosaurs. By volunteering at the Academy, I wish to spark people 's interest in sciences. …show more content…

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