Dr. Renee Reijo Pera is just the fifth president in the nearly 70 year history of the McLaughlin Research Institute in Great Falls. She's the first female to hold the position. 

Early in life, science wasn’t in the cards for Reijo Pera. What was in the cards was an excellent work ethic, instilled by her mother growing up in rural Wisconsin. A mother who worked at hard labor jobs and hoped her daughter could one day work in an office. 

She discussed the groundbreaking research taking place at MRI and the importance of women and girls entering scientific disciplines.

Dr. Renee Reijo Pera is just the fifth president in the nearly 70 year history of the McLaughlin Research Institute in Great Falls. She's the first female to hold the position.&nbsp;
Early in life, science wasn&rsquo;t in the cards for Reijo Pera. What was in the cards was an excellent work ethic, instilled by her mother growing up in rural Wisconsin. A mother who worked at hard labor jobs and hoped her daughter could one day work in an office.&nbsp;
She discussed the groundbreaking research taking place at MRI and the importance of women and girls entering scientific disciplines.

A podcast for fans of Big Sky Country.  Longtime MTN News anchor Tim McGonigal goes in-depth with interesting and amazing people who have a tie to the Treasure State. Who are they, what have they done and where are they now?  From authors to athletes, business leaders to policy makers, these are some of the extraordinary stories from people who make Montana the Last Best Place

A podcast for fans of Big Sky Country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Longtime MTN News anchor Tim McGonigal goes in-depth with interesting and amazing people who have a tie to the Treasure State. Who are they, what have they done and where are they now?&nbsp;&nbsp;From authors to athletes, business leaders to policy makers, these are some of the extraordinary stories from people who make Montana the Last Best Place

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