Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Meet Atom! He loves space and math and even asks for math tests after school. His reason to win: “I’m loving and kind, and I love math!”
Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!
America's Favorite Student will share their educational journey in the pages of Reader’s Digest, highlighting the power of learning and inspiring readers nationwide.
Learn MoreWhy They Love Being a Student
Atom says he loves being a student because learning makes him happy. He loves his teacher, enjoys going to school every day, and gets excited to learn new things. Whether it’s math, space, or solving problems, he’s always curious and eager to understand how the world works. He simply says, “I’m a really happy student. I love my teacher. I love learning. I just really like it.”
Favorite Subject & Why
Atom’s favorite subject is math. He loves numbers and enjoys solving equations and learning new formulas. What fascinates him most is "that numbers never end. There are infinite possibilities." To Atom, math is exciting because there is always something new to discover and another problem to solve.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
Atom says he would love to attend NASA space camp or robotics camp so he can learn more about space, science, and engineering. He also wants to buy the algebra and geometry books he always points out at the bookstore. He’s deeply curious about math and the universe, and this award would help him keep exploring the subjects he loves most.
Help Atom become America's Favorite Student by casting your free daily vote, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting The Planetary Society and their mission to inspire curiosity and help shape the future of space exploration for everyone.
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