People

Principal Investigator

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Dr. Denisia M. Popolan-Vaida

Associate Professor

Postdoctoral Students

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Yitong Zhai

Postdoctoral Research

Graduate Students

Alec DeCecco

Alec DeCecco

Chemistry PhD

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Khe Bui

Chemistry PhD

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Minh Tran

Chemistry PhD

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Madgee Pierre Louis

Chemistry PhD

Undergraduate Students

Zachary Clarke

Zachary Clarke

Biomedical Science

“I have the aspiration of attending medical school. I am passionate about chemistry, committed to community service through volunteer work, and motivated by a strong desire for continuous growth and academic excellence.”

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Rayhanna Harper

Biochemistry

“I’m deeply immersed in studying biochemistry, driven by my passion for chemistry. I can apply my knowledge to make a meaningful impact in improving quality of living.”

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Alexander Georgiev

Biochemistry

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Brandon Osorto

Chemistry

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Camryn Corbet

Chemistry

Alumni

Emily Nortmann

Emily Nortmann

Biochemistry

“I hope to continue my education in graduate school to further expand my expertise and contribute to scientific research. I am also passionate about environmental conservation and committed to making a positive impact through sustainable solutions.”

Arden Floyd

Arden Floyd

Chemistry

Graduated Spring 2024

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Elaina Berger

Chemistry

Graduated Spring 2023

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Chloe Ayala Haddan

Chemistry

Graduated Spring 2023

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Giovani Villalobos

Chemistry

Graduated Spring 2022

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Brett Young

Chemistry

Graduated Spring 2021

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Skylar Gootkin

Chemistry

Graduated Fall 2021

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Eddy Moody

Chemistry

Graduated Fall 2021

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Lannika Johnson

Chemistry

EXCEL/COMPASS Research Program

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Peter Makary

Biomedical

Graduated Spring 2021

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Kenny Bholanauth

Biomedical Science

Graduated Spring 2019

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Unika Mirza

Biomedical Science

EXCEL/COMPASS Research Program

Laura Hidalgo

Laura Hidalago

Biomedical Science

EXCEL/COMPASS Research Program

Jaclyn

Jaclyn Vander

Forensic

EXCEL/COMPASS Research Program

Alan Conrad

Alan Conrad

Biochemistry

Graduated Spring 2019

Natasha Thomasen

Natasha Thomason

Biology
Chemistry Minor

Graduated Spring 2019

Lindsay Stovall

Lindsay Stovall

Chemistry

Graduated Spring 2019

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Sean Treshock

Forensics