Sarah Bowman’s Personal Story
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“My first college degree was in English, and I worked in a successful bookstore before becoming a chemist.”
Description
Sarah shares how she “changed her mind” about careers after completing her first bachelors degree in the humanities and taking a chemistry class that opened her eyes to the wonders of atoms and molecules. She urges people to pursue what they want to do, regardless of age.
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Current Title
MIT postdoctoral researcher in Prof. Cathy Drennan’s Lab
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In your current work, where do you find inspiration/real-word application to your research? What about science continues to inspire you?
I am still working with proteins from H. pylori, because trying to understand the ways metals help this pathogen function is just super interesting!
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What is your favorite non-science book, blog, or magazine?
The Lord of the Rings trilogy is my all time favorite book.
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Did you know how to play a sport or musical instrument? Which one?
In college, I was on the cross-country team. In high school, I ran cross-country and track, and swam competitively. I also used to play the trumpet.
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