Meet 9 Baylor women who blazed new trails in the sciences & engineering
…developed a process for mass-producing xanthan gum, which keeps substances like oil and vinegar from separating and prevents ice crystals from forming. If you enjoy ice cream, salad dressing, toothpaste, or gluten-free baked goods — or have ever had to use medicine to slow bleeding — then you owe a word of thanks to this Baylor alumna. Dr. Jimmie Holland (BA ’48) was among the first to help cancer patients with both their emotional and physical ne…