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SCIENCE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ANNUAL 2014 Contents & Features 2 Yuriko Renardy: Calculating the future 4 Martha Ann Bell: Taking a different path 6 Daniela Cimini: All roads lead to Rome 8 Lucy Howey-Jordan: Alumna’s research leads to international protection of endangered shark species 10 Sheryl Ball: Beating the odds 12 Karen Brewer: Fighting cancer at the speed of light 14 Lara Anderson: The universe on a string 16 Ina Hoeschele: Data crunching in the genes 18 Nancy Ross: Normal for some is not normal for others 20 Cayelan Carey: Science, engineering collaboration helps to provide safe drinking water 22 Chelsea Cook: Tactile optimism 23 Natalie Cauley: Microfinance on her own time 24 What you may have missed: Science Quarterly & Student Research Magazine www.science.vt.edu College of Science Administration (0405) Suite 4300 300 Turner Street NW Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 540-231-5422 [email protected] Copy Editor Richard Lovegrove Photographers Josh Armstrong, Michael Kiernan, Amanda Loman, John McCormick, Jim Stroup, Logan Wallace Creative Services Manager Ed Lemire Art Director, Graphic Designer Tiffany Pruden Graphic Designer Sarah Cisneros Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office of Equity and Access. Printed by University Printing Services VT/0814/28.5K/157025/SCI2014-0252/TP