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Born in Neath, Pennsylvania
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Evans work on the bacteria of milk/cheese led to the groundbreaking of the bacterial infection (Brucellosis)
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Evans became infected with Brucellosis.
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Evans was elected the first woman president of the Society of American Bacteriologists.
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Evans retired, but she remained active
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Died in Arlington Virginia
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Evans was awarded a Master of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin.