Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!

Keira

Keira is endlessly curious and loves figuring out how things work. If she doesn’t know the answer, she won’t stop until she does.

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Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!

Voting to decide the Final 16 ends Thursday the 14th of May at 7PM PDT
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Why They Love Being a Student

Keira loves being a student because she enjoys figuring things out. When something doesn’t make sense, she doesn’t give up—she gets curious and keeps working until it clicks. Over time, that mindset has turned into a real passion for math and science. She especially loves hands-on learning, where she can experiment, test ideas, and actually see how things work.

Favorite Subject & Why

Math and science are easily Keira’s favorite subjects. She loves the logic of math and the satisfaction of solving a problem step by step. Science excites her because it explains how the world works—something she’s been interested in since watching Bill Nye when she was younger. She’s always asking questions and enjoys digging deeper until she truly understands something.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

This award would give Keira the opportunity to go deeper into the subjects she already loves. It would help support advanced classes, STEM programs, and hands-on learning opportunities where she can continue challenging herself. Most importantly, it would reinforce her curiosity and determination, helping her build confidence as she continues exploring her interests in math and science.

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