PBS News Hour

Linda Pistun on girls in science, setting her sights on Mars

Five years ago, Linda Pistun set out to achieve two goals: end world hunger and improve science education in public schools. In August, at the age of 11, she became a published author. John Yang speaks with Pistun about how she’s trying to change the world through astrophysics, mealworms and teaching young girls science.

Linda Pistun on girls in science, setting her sights on Mars

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