July 5, 2022

Peterkin tenaciously develops code for disease-detecting app


Video: She's a Scientist with Bridget Peterkin

Welcome to “She’s a Scientist,” a video series launched to highlight the work of female researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Today, we’re showcasing Bridget Peterkin, sophomore in the Raikes School of Computer Science and Management. Peterkin grew up doing science experiments and now she develops the code for a Smartphone app that detects disease.

“She’s a Scientist” videos are a regular feature in Nebraska Today. To nominate a researcher for the series, email nebraskatoday@unl.edu or call 402-472-8515.