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What advice do you have for other young people who are interested in getting into the field of astronomy ?
My advice would be to visit your local library or take classes at your school to learn more about astronomy . These may help you find local organizations on amateur astronomy . These will open up a whole new world of opportunities for you . Most importantly , you should learn something new every day . It can be something small , like familiarizing yourself with a constellation , or you can go more in depth . This will help deepen your understanding of astronomy .
What does the future hold for you as an outreach educator / astronomer ?
My ultimate goal is to become a science teacher . I plan on attending Radford University this fall and earn a degree in secondary education . I would also like to own a little science shop one day to promote science and learning in the community .
COURTESY OF Sierra Bradley Bradley runs the RVAS planetary sorting game at a STEM event at Mountain View Elementary School .

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