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🔬 Redefining Microbiology: The Inspiring Story of Rita R. Colwell
PLUS: A Shredded Chicken & Avocado Nacho Salad Recipe
Live Well Now
March 14, 2024
Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!
Today On the Menu:
👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Lucy Hobbs Taylor
đź’Ş Motivation: Redefining Microbiology: The Inspiring Story of Rita R. Colwell
🍎 The Health Corner: Shredded Chicken & Avocado Nacho Salad Recipe
PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Day In Women’s History:
March 14, 1833: Lucy Hobbs Taylor was born.
Lucy Hobbs Taylor, the first American woman to graduate from dental school (Ohio College of Dental Surgery in 1866).
Redefining Microbiology: The Inspiring Story of Rita R. Colwell
In 2008, Rita R. Colwell, then 73 years old, started a new venture by founding CosmosID, a pioneering company dedicated to developing technology for analyzing microbiomes, the microscopic organisms that play a crucial role in our health and environment.
Today, Dr. Colwell holds the position of chair on the company's board while also balancing her roles as an educator at the University of Maryland at College Park and the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
With a distinguished career as a microbiologist, Dr. Colwell's contributions have been widely recognized, earning her an impressive 63 honorary degrees throughout her lifetime. Notably, in 2006, she was awarded the National Medal of Science by President George W. Bush for her outstanding achievements in the field.
Dr. Colwell made history as the first female director of the National Science Foundation, serving from 1998 to 2004, and later assumed the role of chief scientist at Canon U.S. Life Sciences, demonstrating her exceptional leadership and expertise in various scientific domains.
Dr. Colwell's trailblazing career serves as a reminder that with dedication and perseverance, women can overcome any obstacle and leave an indelible mark on their respective fields.
Until tomorrow,
Gabby, Live Well Now Team
Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.”
SHREDDED CHICKEN & AVOCADO NACHO SALAD RECIPE
đź‘Ť Live Well Now Approved | Plant-Based
You Will Need:
Âľ cup pico de gallo, divided
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
2 ripe peeled avocados, sliced
2 ounces multigrain tortilla chips (about 20 chips)
ÂĽ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Combine 1/2 cup pico de gallo and oil in a mini food processor; process until smooth. Set aside.
2. Spread lettuce evenly over a large platter; top with chicken and avocado. Drizzle evenly with blended pico de gallo and remaining 1/4 cup pico de gallo. Sprinkle with tortilla chips and pepper.
Cook Time: 15 mins | Servings: 4
Calories: 412 cals | 26g Protein | 25g Carbs | 26g Fat
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