PEOPLE
Current Research Group Members
Julianna Cebollero
Hometown: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Major: B.S./M.S. Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2009
Research Project: Ice/snow photochemistry
Activities on Campus: Project Sunshine, Special Olympics, Hispanic Society, Intramural Softball
Interests: I enjoy going to the beach, dancing, and going out with my friends.
Future Goals: In the future, I hope to work in Teach for America for a couple of years. After I enjoy life thoroughly, I would like to go to medical school or work in some field of criminology and forensic science.
Melinda Darnell
Major: B.S. Biochemistry
Graduation Year: 2010
Research Project: Nanoparticle photochemistry/pollutant remediation
Ian Eisele
Hometown:
Aston, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Saint Joseph's University (PA)
Major: M.S. Chemistry
Research Project: Distribution and fate of pollutants in the Arctic
Interests:
I try everyday to be a better guitarist, I like
any outdoor activity, and I hope to open my own brewery one day.
Future Goals: I
see myself working in the field of environmental chemistry, whether it be for a
private company or the government, and paying off my student loans!
Nicole Harmuth
Hometown:
Major: B.S. Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2010
Research Project: Characterization of organic matter in ice cores
Shawn Morris
Hometown:
Major: B.S. Biochemistry
Graduation Year: 2011
Research Project: Photochemistry of persistent organic pollutants
Activities on Campus:
Future Goals:
Courtney Shedden
Hometown: Bayville, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Villanova University (2008)
Major: M.S. Chemistry
Research Project: Heterogeneous photochemistry of brominated flame retardants
Activities on Campus: Rays of Sunshine, Intramural Softball, Eucharistic Minister, RA, French Club, Gamma Sigma Epsilon
Future Goals:
I hope to attend graduate school and then work in the pharmaceutical industry.
Kyle Sledge
Hometown:
Major: B.S. Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2012
Research Project: Photochemistry of brominated flame retardants
Activities on Campus:
Future Goals:
Alexis Torres
Hometown:
Stratford, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Villanova University (2008)
Major: M.S. Chemistry
Research Project: Distribution and fate of pollutants in the Arctic
Interests:
Future Goals:
Dr. Glenn Rowland
Hometown: Greymouth, New Zealand
Education: B.Sc. (Honors) and Ph.D., chemistry: University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Research Interests: Photochemistry of small molecules
Non-research interests: Travel, live music, tramping, hanging with the family
Future Goals: Permanent employment :^)
Dr. Amanda Grannas
Hometown: originally from Williamsburg, Pennsylvania
Education: B.S. Chemistry and Math, Juniata College; Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, Purdue University
Research Interests: Pollutant cycling, atmospheric chemistry, photochemistry, soil/sediment redox processes, climate change
Non-research interests: Music (I play the violin, trombone, and piano); travel; dancing (used to be on a competitive ballroom dance team); gardening; writing research proposals (oh, wait - that should be under research interests, huh?)
Future Goals: Do fieldwork in
Antarctica...I have been to the Arctic, so if I get to the south pole I can be a
truly "bipolar" researcher. :)
A Blast from the Past...
Former Group Members...
We love our alumni!
Ginny Greis
Hometown: Madison, New Jersey
Major: B.S. Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2007
Research Project: Ice/Snow Photochemistry
Future Goals: Graduate school
Time with group: Summer 2005
Kendell Mahanna
Hometown: Cheshire, Connecticut
Major: B.S. Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2006
Research Project: Photochemistry
Future Goals: I plan to attend graduate school in food science followed by possibly Culinary school.
Time with group: Summer 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006
Kendell received her master's degree in food science from the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign and currently works as a food scientists for Frito-Lay in Texas.
Nicole Simonowicz
Hometown: Caldwell, New Jersey
Major: B.S. Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2006
Research Project: Ice/Snow Photochemistry
Time with group: Spring 2006
Nikki received her B.S. in 2006 and currently works for URS as a chemist.
Alex Anderson
Hometown:
Columbus, Ohio
Major: High School Intern
Graduation Year: 2006
Research Project: A little bit of everything!
Interests: In addition to chemistry I enjoy talking about: economics (just started, so don't ask me anything tough); Japanese (watashi ni denwa o shite kudasai, kara watashitach wa nihongo no benkyou o shimasu); Philosophy (I enjoy discussing anything from metaphysics to semantics).
Future Goals: I have been admitted to the College Of Wooster and plan to continue doing research that is beneficial to long-term human existence and well being. More specifically, I'd like to continue my studies of environmental chemistry.
Time with group: Spring 2006
Becky Chappel
Time with group: Spring 2007
Becky graduated in May 2007 and currently works for Dupont
Ashley Sprenkle
Hometown: Mifflintown, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown, PA)
Major: M.S. Chemistry
Research Project: Ice/Snow Photochemistry
Interests: Outside of chemistry I am interested in animals, sports, and outdoor activities. I have been involved with equestrian competitions since the age of 7, currently taking time off to pursue further education at Villanova until 2007.
Future Goals: I plan to obtain my M.S. by 2007, which will hopefully help me on my way to a career in industry.
Time with group: January 2006 - May 2007
Ashley obtained her M.S. degree in May 2007 and currently works at GlaxoSmithKline as a Research Scientist.
Heather Dague
Hometown: St. Charles, Illinois
Major: B.S. Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2008
Research Project: Soil/Sediment Redox Chemistry
Activities on Campus: Honors Program, Up Til Dawn (St. Jude’s), Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Intramural Soccer, Intramural Softball, Intramural Basketball, RAMP Program.
Future Goals: In the future, I plan to attend medical school in order to become an orthopedic surgeon.
Time with group: Summer 2005, Summer 2006
Heather obtained her B.S. in 2008 and is currently in medical school.
Jessica Paul
Hometown: Middletown, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Saint Francis University (Loretto, PA)
Major: M.S. Chemistry
Research Project: Soil/Sediment Redox Chemistry
Interests: Throughout
undergrad, I played four years of field hockey competitively, and softball my
junior year. I love going to Phillies games and routing for the Eagles.
Currently I am a full-time grad student, having fun with my friends and avoiding
the real world.
Future Goals: I plan to graduate
with my M.S. degree by 2007 and hopefully obtain a job where I will make lots
and lots of money.
Time with group: January 2006 - January 2008
Jess obtained her M.S. in January 2008 and is currently working for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a scientific patent examiner.
Eric Bowes
Major: B.S. Chemical Engineering
Graduation Year: 2008
Research Project: Nanoparticle-mediated photochemistry
Time with group: September 2007 - May 2008
Dan Drahus
Major: B.S. Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2008
Research Project: Nanoparticle-mediated photochemistry
Time with group: September 2007 - May 2008
Laura Beierschmitt
Major: B.S. Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2009
Research Project: Nanoparticle Photochemistry/Pollutant Remediation
Time with group: Fall 2008
Alexandra Bausch
Hometown: Center Valley, PA
Major: B.S. Chemistry
Graduation Year: 2009
Research Project: Ice/Snow Photochemistry
Activities on Campus: Rays of Sunshine, Balloon Day, Secretary at St. Thomas Monastery, Special Olympics
Future Goals: In the future, I hope to possibly attend graduate school. Traveling the world would also be a treat.
Time with group: Summer 2006, 2007, 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009
Ali obtained her B.S. in May 2009 and will be studying environmental chemistry in Norway from 2009-2010 as part of the U.S. Fulbright Scholars program.
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