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When Nathan Wagner arrived on campus for his first Badger Precollege summer program, he was simply a math‑curious middle schooler looking for a challenge. What he found was a community that encouraged big questions, celebrated curiosity and made learning feel both exciting and possible.
Those early experiences — living in the residence halls, tackling new subjects and connecting with peers who shared his enthusiasm — helped him discover a passion for physics that carried him to UW–Madison, where he’s currently double-majoring in math and physics. That spark recently helped him earn the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship and the confidence to imagine an even bigger future. His story is a reminder of how early opportunities can shape a student’s path in unexpected ways.
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