The five #NewFaceofTech 2018 runners-up are:
- Valerie Ewing, from University of Cincinnati. She is pursuing a dream to be an infectious disease pharmacist.
- Rebecca Krupp, from Northwestern University. She pursuing a dream to be a mathematician to synthesize data to help legal system.
- Wuraola Omotosho, from Brown University. She is pursuing a dream to eradicate terminal illnesses using CRISPR gene.
- Sarah Palmer, from St. Mary’s College/Notre Dame. She is pursuing a dream to use Artificial Intelligence to identify early stage of disease.
- Angélica Moreno Rincon, from San Jose University. She is pursuing a dream to build a sustainable future with clean energy.
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