BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Oct. 13 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news release:
Gatton Academy senior Jiwoo Kim (Model Laboratory School) earned Third Award and a cash prize at the renowned Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the cellular and molecular biology category. ISEF is the world's largest precollege science and engineering competition featuring more than 1,700 finalists and awarding more than $7 million in awards. Kim competed with young scientists from more than 64 countries, regions, and territories.
Kim was recognized for her research: "The Effects of Isoflurane on Crayfish Synaptic Transmission." Kim is mentored by University of Kentucky faculty Dr. Robin Cooper in the Department of B...