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Increase scientific literacy
You will gain practice reading about and understanding real-world scientific research, making connections, and asking questions that spark rich discussion.
Increase exposure to different methods of research
You will develop a better understanding of how scientific knowledge comes to be--how do scientists make discoveries? How do they design and carry out their experiments? Where do they do their research? How do they collaborate with others?
Expose you to a variety of career paths in STEM
You will come away with a broader idea of different ways to work in the STEM field.
Expose you to a variety of people who do science
You will come away with a set of STEM role models that represent a diversity of identities and interests.
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