
SI Swimsuit model Haley Kalil says people are shocked by her science degree: ‘It about changing the narrative’
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The model is launching a passion project called The Nerd Herd which aims to encourage women to pursue STEM studies.
Before Kalil made her modeling debut, she was already making a splash in the science world. She graduated summa cum laude from St. Cloud State University with a 4.0 in biomedical sciences and psychology with a minor in chemistry. According to SI, the 28-year-old also published award-winning immunological research and worked with numerous local science programs to encourage young women to pursue STEM fields. Now, she’s launching The Nerd Herd, an organization that aims to empower women to love their bodies while pursuing STEM studies. Kalil spoke to Fox News about appearing in SI Swimsuit for the fourth time, the moment she nearly gave up her career, and how she deals with stereotypes.More Related News