Taxonomy Archives: Notable Women in STEM

Get to know Saskia van Bergen – Green Chemist and Notable Woman in STEM
Saskia van Bergen is a green chemist at Washington’s Department of Ecology. Saskia works to help others design and use chemicals and processes that are safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Read More
Get to know Kate Evans – Creator of the Cosmic Crisp Apple, Horticulturist, and Notable Woman in STEM
Kate Evans is a horticulturist, fruit breeder, and professor at Washington State University. Based out of Wenatchee, Kate teaches and conducts research in the Department of Horticulture at the WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee, WA. Read More
Get to know Krysten Carlson – Chemist, Lab Manager, and Notable Woman in STEM
Krysten Carlson is a chemist and lab manager at Kala Labs, where she helps support doctors develop the right treatment plans for patients who have pain management needs. Read More
Get to know Tamara Allard – Scientist, Advocate, and Notable Woman in STEM
Born and raised in Yakima, WA, Tamara Allard is our Notable Woman in STEM for May 2020. Tamara's Ph.D. studies focus on early childhood brain development, and she hopes to better understand how sleep benefits the developing brains of children. Tamara is a fierce advocate for higher education and was most recently crowned Miss Sunfair 2020. Read More