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Harker Heights senior becomes KISD first to intern with NASA
By Mariah Williams at KXXV
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
A Harker Heights High School senior is making history as the first Killeen ISD student selected for a NASA SEES internship and she is already using the opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.Watch the story here: Harker Heights senior becomes KISD...
Key takeaway 'I remember that girl at the Boys and Girls Club or at the YMCA or at school who shared her STEM journey with me,' and now they're following her footsteps," Kathy said.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV ·
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What is this story about? A Harker Heights High School senior is making history as the first Killeen ISD student selected for a NASA SEES internship and she is already using the opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.Watch the story here: Harker Heights senior becomes KISD...
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