Sunni Nelson

She's a true reminder of how much a kid can make adults fall in love with science. She loves to learn how things work and how to grow food.

Placed 19th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Sunni Nelson 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

As early as I can remember her playing with things, she has been intrigued with wa t to learn more. Being advanced in random aspects due to such curious nature.

Favorite Subject & Why

Science. She loves doing experiments, building, and how things work. Coming from a medical family, dad a Paramedic, mom and EMT/Medical Asstant, she is extremely interested in the science of anatomy, along with animal and human care.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

With the $20,000 award, would allow us to be able to provide more expensive educational tools for her to continue to learn on. Such things as a telescope, microscope, as well as funding to be able to build a raised garden-which in turn would allow for teaching multiple aspects of science and feed local low income families.

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