RPI doctoral student crowned ‘Miss United States’

RPI doctoral student Lily Donaldson was crowned “Miss United States” Sunday night in Memphis.
Donaldson is studying controlled environment agriculture.

She also received a Master of Science in lighting at RPI.

Donaldson says she is an advocate for STEM and arts education, working to bridge educational gaps.

She’s from Tennessee, but Donaldson represented New York in the competition.