Jessica Fagerstrom ‘06, medical physicist and educator, will discuss how physics and medicine come together to diagnose and treat cancer and will share insights of her journey from a liberal arts education to a career at the intersection of science and medicine. As a specialist in radiation oncology physics, she will discuss her work with advanced technologies to diagnose and treat cancer, including high dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy and other precision radiation therapies. Her talk will explore the role of science in advancing healthcare, the value of interdisciplinary thinking, and how a CMC foundation prepares students to tackle complex, real-world challenges. Drawing on clinical experience, she will highlight the human impact of scientific innovation and the opportunities for future leaders to shape the future of medicine and technology.