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AWARDS

2025 - Letters to a Pre-Scientist Award---Sierra Miller

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Letters to a Pre-Scientist (LPS) connects students to STEM professionals through snail mail to broaden students ’ awareness of what STEM professionals look like and do at work and inspire all students to explore a future in STEM. LPS asked their teachers and students to identify STEM pen pals who went above and beyond this year to cultivate a great relationship with their pre-scientist and inspire them to explore a future in STEM.

Created May 30, 2025
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