Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL)

SKPL is an IEEE educational program that enables public libraries to loan science kits to youth.

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Boy taking home a kit.

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 A future engineer checking out a backpack with a science kit.

SKPL Funded Libraries 2009-Present

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