Kennedy K. Smith
STEM Scholars
STEM Scholar
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Year Graduated
2026
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Affiliation
Student
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Hometown
Chicago Heights, Illinois
Biography
Kennedy K. Smith is a biology major, chemistry minor from Chicago Heights, Illinois. Smith plans to earn a PhD in wildlife biology and become a wildlife field biologist. Since childhood, she has been fascinated by animal behavior and ecological dynamics. Smith’s love for learning and exploration, combined with her passion for animal studies, drives her interest in field work. She dreams of studying organisms in diverse environments, from the tundra to the desert. Additionally, Kennedy hopes to inspire Black youth to explore the vast opportunities in STEM fields by using her influence as a Black female field biologist.