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This was a big year for LPS. We were joined by an enthusiastic and talented team of interns, and we matched pre-scientists at two schools that were new to our program (Equitas Academy in LA and Jackson Middle School in Orlando). Of course, we can’t relax too much over the summer! We’re already thinking ahead …

The pre-scientists in Ms. Madden’s classes at Equitas Academy have had a lot of exposure to new and interesting areas of science lately. Two scientist mentors from UC Irvine visited the classroom to give guest lessons. First, Kristina Lackey taught the class about the plants, animals, and climates in the main biomes using an activity called “biome-in-a-box.” …

Do you know someone who loves science education? Someone who wants to work on a fun project with teachers and scientists? We want to meet them! Letters to a Pre-Scientist is run entirely by volunteers, and this year we’re trying something new. We are offering two unpaid internships: Social Media Coordinator and Science Classroom Program Coordinator. As …

Welcome to Letters to a Pre-Scientist! Notice anything different? We are so excited for the 2015-2016 school year to start, and we decided that the website could use a fresh coat of paint before getting started. We hope that visitors to our site can quickly and easily find the information they need, whether they’re using a desktop or …

All of us on the organizing team give thanks often to the scientists who donate their time and energy to Letters to a Pre-Scientist. We remind our pen pals that they are making a difference in a young person’s life. However, it seems like that the message gets across more clearly when it comes from the young people themselves. We did …

If you look at the top menu bar, you’ll notice a new link to the FAQ section. Here is where you can find out all the details of how to be a great pen pal, including writing prompts, letter deadlines, and more! Please contact us by email or leave a comment if you have any …