Gene Roddenberry's vision of the future was really important to me growing up because it said when the future comes, there will be people like you who are vital and important to that mission of going out there and boldly exploring.

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I was moved by the stories I read. The stories reflect the complex lives of young people today and what's important to them. The winning story itself focuses on sexual decision-making, high school sex, how to talk to a partner and using protection.

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There would be no Star Trek unless there were transporter malfunctions.

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I'm enormously proud of the fact that Star Trek has really not just sparked an interest, but encouraged, a few generations of people to go into the sciences.

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