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WCC still going strong supporting women in chemical sciences
More than 17 years ago, a group of Illinois chemistry graduate students founded the ACS East Central Illinois Women Chemists Committee to promote the development of women in the chemical sciences. Alum Stefanie Bumpus McBride (PhD, ’10, Kelleher) was a graduate student then and one of the founding members. McBride, who now works at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said founding the WCC was a highlight as a student at UIUC.
“It was a wonderful opportunity to get to know others in the department, develop leadership skills, and provide both educational and fun opportunities for others."