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Karin Valentine Science Communication Award

Karin Valentine Science Communication Award

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The Karin Valentine Science Communication Award was established to commemorate the legacy of science communication and advocacy left by Karin Valentine. Karin served as the Media Relations and Marketing Manager in the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) and helped to promote and celebrate the research and educational activities and achievements in SESE. Giving to the Karin Valentine Science Communication Award will recognize the efforts of SESE students involved in communicating their science to a broad audience.

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