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Lauren Scofield – Miss Montana 2016. Beyond the Title: Lessons Learned Outside My Comfort Zone

I am exhilarated by stepping out of my comfort zone and seeking new adventures. Taking a step into STEM has been a huge leap out of my comfort zone that continues to challenge me daily and it is this passion that has led me to various unexpected avenues.

My passion for science led me to Carroll College: a private, liberal arts school in Helena, Montana. Carroll College is well known for its spectacular pre-medical program and cutting edge science laboratory technology. I attended Carroll to adequately prepare for medical school and expand my STEM knowledge, so I majored in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology and minored in Gender Studies.

I graduated in May of 2016 and then quickly ventured down a new and exciting path by becoming Miss Montana 2016. It was this huge leap out of my comfort zone that allowed me to truly discover myself and the depth of the passion I have for STEM.

"Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new." -Brian Tracy

Contributed by Lauren Scofield

Full Story: https://ngcproject.org/blog/beyond-the-title-lessons-learned-outside-my-comfort-zone

Hi, Russ — I really enjoy your MATR newsletter, and it always astounds me how many great articles you find! I often share your articles via our Montana Girls STEM Collaborative Facebook page.

I wanted to share an article that might be good for your next newsletter. The current Miss Montana (Lauren Scofield) of Havre / Helena is a champion of STEM (and graduate in biochem from Carroll College). She recently wrote a blog post for our national organization called

Beyond the Title: Lessons Learned Outside My Comfort Zone
https://ngcproject.org/blog/beyond-the-title-lessons-learned-outside-my-comfort-zone

Lauren talks about her own journey into STEM and how she will be sharing it with school kids across Montana this year. She also has a section called "Nerdy is Sexy." I’m not sure if you’ve met Lauren yet, but she is a fantastic young woman and will be a great role model for our girls and boys throughout Montana.

Thanks for considering this!

Suzi

Suzi Taylor
MSU Extended University
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Montana Girls STEM Collaborative Project

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