Kelly Knight is an associate professor with the George Mason University Forensic Science Program and a STEM Accelerator. As a STEM Accelerator, she guides and mentors undergraduate students in the Forensic Science Program and coordinates K-12 STEM outreach. As part of her outreach efforts, she is the co-founder and director of the Females of Color… Learn more
At just 17 years old, Dasia Taylor became a nationally recognized scientist by creating color changing sutures that detect infection. Dasia’s invention was centered around equity — her main career focus — and making this life-saving medical technology accessible to everyone. Her invention uses beets, which change color at different pH levels, as a natural… Learn more
Zena Cardman was selected by NASA to join the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in August 2017 and having completed the initial astronaut candidate training is now eligible for a mission assignment. The Virginia native holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, and a Master’s of Science in Marine Sciences from the… Learn more
I lead Oncology R&D, early stage, and am responsible for research and early development from target selection to the initiation of pivotal trials. I have over 20 years’ experience in drug discovery and development with a background as a Clinical Oncologist. I trained in medicine at Manchester and Cambridge Universities, was admitted to the Royal College of… Learn more
Catherine Kim is a teen scientist and bioinformatics researcher who recently took home a top prize at the largest global high school STEM competition – Regeneron ISEF 2021. Catherine was awarded the prestigious Young Scientist award for her research to alleviate the severity of adverse drug reactions and pave the way for safer drug design… Learn more
Easton LaChappelle is the Founder and CEO of Unlimited Tomorrow, a company that creates ultra-personalized advanced prosthetic devices at a fraction of the cost of traditional prosthetics. LaChappelle founded the company along with Tony Robbins in 2014. By harnessing the power of 3D printing, 3D scanning, 3D modeling, and virtual communications, Unlimited Tomorrow is revolutionizing… Learn more
Jordan Veasley is a wildlife educator and content creator whose mission is to make it fun to learn about the animal world. His passion for wildlife education and conservation is contagious and he hopes to inspire younger generations to be participants in conserving and repairing the natural world. Through his educational and often comedic videos,… Learn more
Dr. Tracy Fanara is on a mission to extend humanity’s time on earth through investigation, engineering and education. She an environmental engineer and research scientist with a BS, ME, and PhD from the University of Florida. Tracy spent almost a decade designing water systems around the world, before and during her research at UF, focused… Learn more
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. was appointed the 16th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate. He was sworn in on August 17, 2009. On June 6, 2017, President Donald Trump announced his selection of Dr. Collins to continue to serve as the NIH Director. In… Learn more
Dr. Mika Sovak, Vice President and Franchise Head, Oncology R&D, AstraZeneca Mika is a medical oncologist at the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, where she leads a team of drug developers. Her goal is to discover and develop new medicines for patients with cancer, and one day to eliminate cancer altogether – a very bold ambition. Throughout… Learn more
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