Role Models in Science and Engineering: Dr. Penelope Boston

Celebrating Women's History Month with another STEM Role Model!

Dr. Penelope Boston, geologist-microbiologist from the National Cave and Karst Research Institute, loves exploring caves where she finds a "virtual treasure trove of scientific information!"

Click here to read Dr. Boston's full biography and find out how you can host one of our Nifty Fifty Speakers at your school or nominate an inspiring STEM role model to be considered as part of this elite group

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