2017 Annual Report

WHY I GIVE “I’m very pleased with the opportunity to support the Society for Science & the Public. I am inspired by the Society’s work in engaging young people—especially those in underserved communities— in science, technology, engineering and math. The Society’s Science News in High Schools program, in particular, has a powerful impact on young people at an important juncture in their lives. I’m delighted to help reach more individuals through all the Society’s programs, making an impact through STEM education and science journalism.” Christy Burton co-founded The Burton Family Foundation and chairs the Foundation’s board. The Foundation is a leading sponsor of the Society’s Science News in High Schools program, providing funding for 100 Arizona schools.

CHRISTY BURTON Trustee, Society for Science & the Public Co-Founder and Chair, The Burton Family Foundation

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