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— My name is Nina Klang.

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I am a professor of education
with a focus on special education.

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I conduct research on
teaching and support interventions—

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—for children with disabilities.

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My interest in research
was sparked during the time when —

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—I worked as a teacher in school.

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In particular, I noticed that—

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—when I create engaging
and enjoyable lessons—

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—we also reach students who
may face difficulties in their learning.

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The key decisions
that led me to—

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—this research career.

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There were mainly two choices.

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The first was to
enroll in a master’s programme.

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In that programme, I met
two fantastic, driven professors—

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—who opened my eyes—

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—to the complexity
of support interventions.

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The second choice in my life
was that when I completed my PhD—

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—I chose to accept
a postdoctoral position—

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—at Uppsala University.

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I think that broadened
my knowledge in the field.

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I have actually thought a lot about
what my proudest moment is.

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I would say that
I cannot identify a single moment.

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One could say that
the first time you received—

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—a grant from the
Swedish Research Council—

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—or the first time you published—

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—an article in a
highly ranked journal.

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But actually, that is probably
not what I am most proud of.

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What makes me most proud is
when I go out to schools and hear—

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—that the research projects we do
really make a difference.

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That is when I feel truly proud.