Professor Paula T. Hammond - Women in STEM

The video highlights Professor Hammond's journey at MIT, where she became the first woman and person of color to lead the Chemical Engineering department. It covers her significant research in polymers, biomaterials, and drug delivery, along with her numerous accolades, including memberships in various National Academies. Her groundbreaking work in developing polymeric biomaterials and nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery, especially in cancer treatment and mRNA delivery, is emphasized.

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