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Local Boy to Bring STEM classes Nationwide - VOTE

A 15-year-old boy has a dream - to box up experiments for free classes for youth nationwide. Vote for Ryan Traynor in the Lead360 Challenge.

As one of 15 finalists in the Lead360 Jefferson Foundation Challenge, Ryan Traynor needs votes this week to make the top 3. He has a dream - to provide a free hands-on, interactive, fun program to youth nationwide to spur their interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Ryan created these programs last summer for his local library and would like to share what he learned (scripts, promotion, instructions for experiments, and tips for success) with all libraries and after-school programs. He intends to provide them with free STEM kits that even include all needed materials to conduct the experiments.

If Ryan makes the top 3 (by getting the most votes) the Jefferson Foundation will provide corporate resources and support to make his dream happen. We NEED YOUR VOTES to help Ryan expand his impact on literacy and interest in STEM careers! Please click on this link to vote for Ryan Traynor in the Education and Literacy section: http://lead360.jeffersonawards.org/social-voting/# You can vote once a day per computer.

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