The Hot Zone

in less than five sentences describe Nancy Jaax, who is she? (include job, house, family, location)

in less than five sentences describe Nancy Jaax, who is she

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vWhile her husband is out of town, Nancy is responsible for taking care of the children, the housework, the cooking, and the family pets, including a python named Sampson. While opening a can of green beans with a butcher knife, Nancy severely cuts her hand.

The next morning, Nancy sends the children to school and drives to work at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), where she specializes in Biosafety Level 4 hot agents. Many of her colleagues are skeptical about her ability to succeed at Level 4. Not only is she a “married female,” but her slender frame and tendency to move her hands quickly are both considered to be problematic in working with hot agents. In order to combat this perception, Nancy enrolls in martial arts training in order to make her arm movements seem more purposeful.

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