University Daily Kansan Page 10 Friday, Oct. 30, 1959 Radiation Biophysics Major Is Only Woman in Class and Likes It Would you like to be the only woman enrolled in your field? Emma Cochran, Ellis junior, enjoys the unique status of being the only under-graduate woman enrolled in a field of 28 radiation biophysics majors. By Donna Engle Emma Is Enthused How did Emma become interested in radiation work? What is radiation biophysics? What advice does she give to other women considering radiation as a major? Emma talks enthusiastically about radiation work. Her interest in the field of science stems from high school where one of her instructors urged her to read a series of articles concerning Madame Curie and her experimentations with radiation. During the summer between her junior and senior years in high school, Emma's interest in science continued to develop when she attended the first KU science and mathematics camp. "Radiation biophysics is a study of the effects of radiation on living organisms," Emma said. "In radiation biophysics we study how to make the most use of radiation and at the same time how to control it." The radiation major has worked the year-round at the campus radiation isotopes laboratory as a research assistant since the completion of her freshman year. Lab Work Challenges "My most challenging project at the lab was the injection of hafnium 32 (radioactive substance) into flies because I had to use microscopic instruments and with one wrong move I'd break a needle," she said. The experiment was performed to find out where the radiation centered in the bodies of the flies. Emma currently is working on radioactive thyroxin research at the laboratory. This project is being conducted to find a precise method of determining hypo- and hyperthyroidism in humans. Courses Are Many Emma enjoys her work at the laboratory and believes that the experience will be a valuable supplement to her class work. Courses offered in radiation biophysics include x and gamma ray, radiological technique, radiation biology, radiation safety, and introduction to radiation biophysics 40. Because a person cannot see, taste, or smell radioactive elements, proper precautions must be taken to prevent permanent injuries from over-exposure. "We carry dosimeters (ionization chambers that measure the amount of radiation coming in contact with the body) in our pockets, all radioactive materials are marked as such, and we have all the latest radiation-detecting equipment," she explained Emma advises any women interested in radiation: "To go into radiation biophysics you must possess a deep interest in science. It's a course that you can't breeze through since it's centered on mathematics, physics, and chemistry. "You're constantly competing against men. 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