VT College of Science Magazine Annual 2014 | Page 3
SCIENCE
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ANNUAL 2014
Contents & Features
2 Yuriko Renardy: Calculating the future
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Martha Ann Bell: Taking a different path
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Daniela Cimini: All roads lead to Rome
8
Lucy Howey-Jordan: Alumna’s research leads to international
protection of endangered shark species
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Sheryl Ball: Beating the odds
12 Karen Brewer: Fighting cancer at the speed of light
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Lara Anderson: The universe on a string
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Ina Hoeschele: Data crunching in the genes
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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
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