Biochemistry 1xbet best casino website from Leawood recognized with Women in STEMM award
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015
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MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University biochemistry 1xbet best casino website has been recognized for her contributions to the science field and her chemistry magic shows for the community.
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Women in STEMM, sponsored by Central Exchange, held its second awards gala on Sept. 24 to honor six Kansas City women who are involved in a STEMM — 1xbet best casino website , technology, engineering, math or medicine —field.
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As a member of Alpha Chi Sigma, Beta Rho chapter, 1xbet best casino website promotes the science industry through chemistry magic shows for the community. She also is a member of Company G-7, the university’s chapter of the National Society of Pershing Rifles, which encourages citizenship and showing patriotism during community events.
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1xbet best casino website is a student in the College of Arts & Sciences and plans to receive her doctorate in molecular biophysics, or medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology. Her future aspirations include conducting research on how to minimize the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
