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Women in Stem with Dr Rachel Lagiakos

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Coupling my desire to be a scientist with my keen sense of adventure, I moved to Alaska out of high school to begin my undergraduate studies in chemistry, applying myself to my STEM classes whilst also climbing mountains and chasing Northern Lights.

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Analysis Chemical Thank You PFAS regulation in California (late 2023 edition)

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The carbon-fluorine atoms bond is one of the strongest bonds in organic chemistry, meaning that PFAS do not easily break down in the environment. In early January 2020, DTSC also held a workshop on PFAS in food packaging , including panel discussions and presentations on potential alternatives.

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Empowering women in STEM: Navigating CMC regulatory affairs

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After earning my undergraduate degree from Connecticut College, followed by a PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Michigan, I landed a position as a researcher at a large biopharmaceutical company. Ive also conducted workshops in schools, teaching children how to use everyday items to explore scientific principles.

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