How/Why Research? I wanted to get involved in research because I was curious about what research was and how to expand my scientific knowledge beyond a classroom setting. I responded to Dr. Lockett’s undergraduate research position posting through the Chemistry Department email listserv, and I received an interview where I talked about my research interests. Shortly after, I received a research position and have been in the Lockett Lab since!
Research Experience: I started doing research in the Lockett Lab as part of my work-study in Fall 2022 where I studied the quantitative effects of topography on surfaces on the lateral interactions between electroactive molecules. Through my research, I have learned a variety of skills — from learning how to use different analytical instruments to knowing how to order laboratory supplies for my project. I also received the Tommie and Billie Hinton undergraduate research fellowship to continue my research in Summer 2023 and have presented a poster at the 2023 Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS). Both of these opportunities have given me the chance to effectively conduct and communicate my scientific knowledge.
Student Organizations/Clubs: Summer Bridge, HeelGuide, American Chemical Society Student Chapter (ACS-UNC)
Random Fun Fact: I have a 150+ wpm typing speed!