Kathryn Woods
Hall of Fame 2016 Cohort
Majoring in STEM
High School Graduation Year: 2008
Year First Awarded the Carson Scholarship, School: 2004, Jean Childs Young Middle School
Sponsored by: Carson Scholars Fund
Kathryn is most proud of presenting her Breast Cancer Research at the American Association of Cancer Research’s annual meeting in April 2015. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Georgia, her master’s degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and is currently in the doctoral program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Kathryn enjoys being a supporting and encouraging of her peers. She volunteers through various programs with her church and was a former cheerleading coach.
“You Can’t Stop Me” by Andy Mineo describes Kathryn. There are many things in life (including yourself sometimes) that try to hold you back, but you have to have trust that nothing will deter you from your dreams and goals in life.
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