Michael is a straight-A student, honors band tuba player, and among the best swimmers on his team. He dreams of working for NASA.
Thank you for supporting Michael Barbagallo 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.
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
Michael genuinely loves learning and challenging himself. Whether he’s solving a tough problem in class, improving his swimming times, or practicing tuba for band, he enjoys the process of getting better every day. He’s naturally curious and always asking questions about how things work, especially when it comes to science and space.
Favorite Subject & Why
Michael’s favorite subject is science. He loves learning how things work, especially topics related to physics, engineering, and space. He often talks about rockets, propulsion, and what it takes to work at NASA one day. Science excites his curiosity and motivates him to keep learning more.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
This award would help support Michael’s long-term dream of working in aerospace or engineering. It would help fund future educational opportunities, science programs, and eventually college where he hopes to study engineering and work toward a career with NASA.
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