The first conversation Colorado State University engineering student Samantha Preuss had with faculty member and political science alumnus Robert Serunjogi was about the importance of education. Preuss was studying in the engineering building on campus where Serunjogi works when they met. After Serunjogi encouraged Preuss to keep working and studying, the two became friends — a friendship that evolved into a partnership built on their shared passions. Improving access to education by providing community-based solutions is one of these passions. A senior design team made up of Preuss and fellow engineering students Kelli McGuire, Shelby Ardehali, Lauren Brainard and Monte Kalsbeek spent the past academic year developing a disposable menstrual pad made from agricultural waste, aiming to offer a sustainable solution for girls and women in low-resource communities who often lack access to menstrual hygiene products. Learn more at the link in our bio. Written by hannahparcells Photo by...