Miss USA 2017 has been described as "one of the most intelligent contestants in recent memory” and wants to inspire girls who are interested in technology, engineering and mathematics fields:

Miss D.C. Kára McCullough, a 25-year-old scientist, wins the Miss USA pageant
by Emily Yahr
Washington Post
May 14, 2017

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McCullough — born in Italy and raised in Virginia Beach — studied nuclear chemistry at South Carolina State University. She wowed the judges early on (producers dubbed her “one of the most intelligent contestants in recent memory”), explaining that she hosts a community outreach program that helps children learn about science. She added that she hopes to inspire women who are interested in technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
I look forward to hearing more from Kára McCullough.