Prior to winning the Miss America competition on Thursday, Miss Virginia Camille Schrier became the first contestant to conduct a science experiment in the talent segment of the show, NPR reported.
The 24-year-old is currently undertaking her doctor of pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University. During the pageant, she announced that she would be demonstrating "catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide."
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As per The Washington Post, Schrier said earlier in the competition at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut: "I've had people that don't think that what I do is necessarily a talent."
In the video below, Steve Harvey announces the wrong winner of this year's Miss Universe costume segment:
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"But you know what?" she continued. "Miss America is someone that needs to educate, be able to communicate with everyone, and that's what I do as a woman of science. And we need to show that Miss America can be a scientist and that a scientist can be Miss America."
To see the science experiment for yourself, check out the video below:
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CBS News reported that the 24-year-old she hopes to "break stereotypes about what it means to be a Miss America in 2020" by not only being true to herself but a "woman of science".
"I'm not the beauty queen," she said. "I'm the brand ambassador for this organization and I'm more than just someone with a crown on my head."
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As part of her role as Miss America, Schrier will advocate for Mind Your Meds: Drug Safety and Abuse Prevention from Pediatrics to Geriatrics, CNN reports. She also plans to champion STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education.
The 24-year-old was presented the crown by her predecessor Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin, 26. It also came with $300,000 scholarships and a year of representing the organization.
Judges of this competition included singer Kelly Rowland, Queer Eye star Karamo Brown and Superstore actress Lauren Ash.
Congratulations, Camille!