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This is to certify that Werner Bijlsma successfully completed and received a passing grade in ENVR1.1x: #EarthOptimism2018 a course of study offered by SmithsonianX, an online learning initiative of Smithsonian Institution.

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David J. Skorton

David J. Skorton

Secretary Smithsonian Institution

Steve Monfort

Steve Monfort

Acting Director, National Zoological Park John and Adrienne Mars Director, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Smithsonian Institution

Ruth Anna Stolk

Ruth Anna Stolk

Executive Director, Conservation Commons Smithsonian Institution

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