In 2024 students are determined to show up to vote, make their voices heard, and overcome any systemic, institutional, and individual challenges that stand in their way. That’s my biggest takeaway from attending the inspiring Students Learn, Students Vote Summit at the University of Maryland last month.
The two-day gathering brought together nearly 240 students, faculty, and nonprofit partners from dozens of groups, campuses, and 25 different states who collectively focus on one thing: Turning out the student vote and engaging students in our democracy. It was energizing to learn and connect with student voting advocates in-person, and to raise awareness about Science Rising and our work to mobilize the STEM student vote in 2024.
As we gear up for another big election year, here are four other key takeaways we’ll be applying to our voter engagement work in 2024:
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