Melissa

My daughter has always been brains and beauty. She got herself into USC straight out of high school and again got grad school!

Placed 25th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Melissa in this year's competition. Your participation made a huge impact for The Planetary Society and their mission to inspire curiosity and help shape the future of space exploration for everyone.



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Why They Love Being a Student

She loves the academic validation

Favorite Subject & Why

Occupational therapy because she would like to be an OT

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

She would be able to lessen the amount of her loans.

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