The Girl Who Tested the Waters: Ellen Swallow, Environmental Scientist MG_Gift_Guide While bringing legends such as

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The Girl Who Tested the Waters: Ellen Swallow, Environmental Scientist MG_Gift_Guide While bringing legends such asDiscover the eye opening story of the first woman student at MITa pioneering environmental chemist sure to inspire the next generation of female trailblazers in science. Ellen Swallow found a friend in nature and a lifelong love of science as a child exploring the woods around her familys home. She was a voracious learner with an interest in chemistry, and continuing her education at the newly established Massachusetts Institute of Technology seemed a