Carnegie Mellon Senior Mahitha Chaturvedula Wins Fugassi and Monteverde Award for Genetic Research
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Kirsten Heuring
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Summary
Carnegie Mellon University senior Mahitha Chaturvedula, a biological sciences major, earned the Mellon College of Science Fugassi and Monteverde Award for her genetic research. Working under Professor Charles Ettensohn since her first year, Chaturvedula's research focuses on genetic studies that could lay the groundwork for future biomedical innovations. She emphasizes that research taught her technical skills as well as the importance of passion, drive, and grit in science.
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It taught me a lot of technical skills, but it also taught me a lot about the importance of passion, drive and grit in science.
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