"We need to show that Miss America can be a scientist and that a scientist can be Miss America," said Schrier, who's studying for a doctor of pharmacy degree.
Miss Virginia Camille Schrier won Miss America on Thursday after captivating viewers with the first-ever science experiment in the talent portion of the competition, NPR reported.
Schrier, a 24-year-old scientist earning her doctor of pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University, announced during NBC’s broadcast of the pageant that she would demonstrate the “catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.” So, she poured potassium iodide into three flasks containing hydrogen peroxide, food coloring and dish soap, prompting an eruption of colorful foams, Time noted.
Yeah, Science is cool and so is @MissAmericaVA Camille Schrier, of Newtown, Bucks County, whose talent on @MissAmerica was a #Science experiment #stem @CourierTimes #smartisbeautiful pic.twitter.com/BFKOGS2B4xAs the pageant tries to rebrand itself, it axed the traditional swimsuit and evening gown portions for the second year in a row, and now calls the competition Miss America 2.0.
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