Young Scientist is a publication to recognize the outstanding achievements of high school scientists. It is a product of the ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach, a group that is dedicated to enhancing scientific and technological literacy through the establishment of unique partnerships between ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ scientists, K-12 educators and students, and the local and global science community.