How to help girls stick with STEM? Utah teachers normalize science careers early

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(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Mateya Celis launches a rocket during eigth grade science class at Lakeridge Jr High, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Mateya Celis launches a rocket during eigth grade science class at Lakeridge Jr High, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.

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