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Miss Washington, D.C. captured the Miss USA crown in a historic night, marking a milestone for representation and redefining modern pageant standards, reports Refinery29.

District of Columbia’s Kára McCullough, a 25-year-old nuclear scientist, claimed the Miss USA crown Sunday, blending pageant poise with STEM credentials in a closely watched national competition.

Miss D.C., a 26-year-old Army Reserve officer and IT analyst, captured the Miss USA crown Sunday night, impressing judges with her poise, public service and emphasis on women in STEM.