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On May 4, 2023 we held our graduation for the College of Science graduates. Peter E. Trapa, Dean of College of Science, Matthew S. Sigman, Chair of the Department of Chemistry, and other faculty members congratulated the Chemistry students for their accomplishments. The Chemistry Department Hooding Ceremony took place at the College of Science in the Crocker Science center, on the same day. The Department of Chemistry graduated 15 Ph.D. Candidates, 4 Masters in Science, and 85 Bachelors in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
PhD Candidates
Amanda Bubas
The unexpected chemistry of the early actinides studied by guided ion beam tandem mass spectrometry
Advisor: Peter Armentrout
Eamonn Clarke
Analytical methods in the development of immunometric diagnostics
Advisor: Marc Porter
Hanna Clements
Computational Chemistry and Data Science Tools for Predictive, Mechanistic Models of Biochemical Systems
Advisor: Matthew S. Sigman
Andrew Jochimsen
Studies of the Activation of Radical SAM Enzymes
Advisor: Vahe Bandarian
Roland Jones
Formation of Five Versus Six-membered Rings in Peptide Sequencing as Studied using Mass Spectrometry
Advisor: Peter Armentrout
Lorraine Linares Laguerre
Analysis of variables that influence success in introductory chemistry courses: Relationship between affective variables and study habits with course performance
Advisor: Gina Frey
Sahsa Moonitz
Spectroscoic Investigations of the Influence of Interfacial Environments on the Dynamics of Biological Macromolecules
Advisor: Rodrigo Noriega
Amy Morren
Vibrational Circular Dichroism for Investigation of Chiral Plasmonic Mode Coupling with Molecular Vibrational Transitions
Advisor: Jennifer Shumaker-Parry
Adam Pancoast
Design and Application of 2, 2′-Bipyrimidines for Non-aqueous Redox Flow Batteries
Advisor: Matthew S. Sigman
Ellyn (Ellie)Peters
Data-Guided Design and Interrogation of Ligands for Transition Metal Catalysis
Advisor: Matthew S. Sigman
Brandon Stevenson
Investigations of the Gas-Phase Thermochemistry of Small Molecules using Guided Ion Beam Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Action Spectroscopy, and Ion Mobility Spectrometry
Advisor: Peter Armentrout
Samantha K. Walker
Thermodynamic and Structural Characterization of the Decomposition of Small Peptides in the Gas Phase Using Guided Ion Beam Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Advisor: Peter Armentrout
Nipunika Samali Weliwatte
Redox Polymers as a Versatile Approach to Modulate Bioelectrocatalytic Performance
Advisor: Shelley Minteer
Fan Yang
Thermochemistry and Structure Investigations of hydrated metal complexes: A fundamental study for the Rise of Environmental Issues
Advisor: Peter Armentrout
Asylbek (AJ) Zhanserkeev
On friendly interactions between electronic structure and molecular motion
Advisor: Ryan Steele
Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science
Janusz, Jordyn Nevada, Chemistry
Nistler, Maggie Ann, Chemistry
Rockow, Sara Lynn, Chemistry
Townsend, Lacie Mikayla, Chemistry
Candidates for the Degree of Honors Bachelor of Science
Done, Vilhelmina, Biochemistry
Guynn, Isaac Pierce Amel**, Biochemistry
Iverson, Nathan James, Biochemistry
Montgomery, Lauren Kay, Biochemistry
Munn, Jared Jackson, Biochemistry
Roberts, Brenden Houston, Biochemistry
Ward, Bridget Ellie, Biochemistry
Austin, Maxwell Jack, Chemistry
Barrera, Yexalen, Chemistry
Bassett, Rebecca Ann, Chemistry
Casselman, Lillee K, Chemistry
Ding, Victoria L, Chemistry
Hansen, Mason, Chemistry
Lutz, Kevin Thomas, Chemistry
Major, Emily, Chemistry
Whipple, Rachel Anne, Chemistry
Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts
Krauel, Steven Peter*, Chemistry
Oster, Andrew Ian, Chemistry
Sonntag, Spencer K**, Chemistry
Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Science
Alicea Jorgensen, Taylor Nicole,
Bol, Eva, Biochemistry
Carder, Rachel A, Biochemistry
Clark, Casey Hunter, Biochemistry
Counterman, Elijah Drew**, Biochemistry
Darling, Abagail Patricia, Biochemistry
Desjardins, Gabrielle Ann**, Biochemistry
Espinel, Cristian Estuardo, Biochemistry
Ford, Adam John, Biochemistry
Gooch, Braeden R, Biochemistry
Haskay, Savannah Skye, Biochemistry
Jin, Song, Biochemistry
Kwak, Hyoin, Biochemistry
Larsen, Sydney Ejin**, Biochemistry
Lopez, Mario Yohalmo, Biochemistry
Luettinger, Chase T, Biochemistry
Muffler, Jacqueline Mary, Biochemistry
Murugan, Ilakya, Biochemistry
Norris, Spencer C, Biochemistry
Parkin, Andrew J, Biochemistry
Rosal, Vian F, Biochemistry
Ryan, Elizabeth A, Biochemistry
Satter, Von A, Biochemistry
Tian, Bruce B, Biochemistry
Tracy, Javiera Francisca, Biochemistry
Tsai, Ying-Jen, Biochemistry
Valerio, Katharine L, Biochemistry
Williams, Taylor M, Biochemistry
Wu, Emily Rosy, Biochemistry
Baxter, Dawson R***, Chemistry
Bouck, Alison, Chemistry
Brewer, Shaylie, Chemistry
Cook, Gregory Corbin, Chemistry
Couey, Allen Anthony, Chemistry
Croasmun-Adams, Zachary Ryan, Chemistry
Firth, Ethan Jeff, Chemistry
Flannagan, Meaghan Grace, Chemistry
Garfield, Quayde Michael, Chemistry
Grace, Peyton Lawrence, Chemistry
Hansen, Skylee Dongyue, Chemistry
Harlan, Cooper Joshua, Chemistry
Jackson, Nathan Thomas, Chemistry
Kim, Siha, Chemistry
Marler, Kaitlin M, Chemistry
Mcmullin, Scott W., Chemistry
Mercer, Jarom Paul*, Chemistry
Messer, Jacob Michael, Chemistry
Mowes, Brandon Edgar, Chemistry
Na, Ryan Long, Chemistry
Ornelas, Patrick Andrew, Chemistry
Payne, David, Chemistry
Pehrson, Chase I, Chemistry
Penttila, Alec Michael, Chemistry
Perea III, Gary Cole, Chemistry
Peterson, Trevor Michael, Chemistry
Romero-Resa, Mitzi Kimberly, Chemistry
Romrell, Rowdy Burton, Chemistry
Schlamkowitz, Jack Aaron, Chemistry
Sevison, Justin P, Chemistry
Sjoblom, Ana E, Chemistry
Smith, Isabelle Jane***, Chemistry
Steckel, Sophie Anne, Chemistry
Wagner, Lukas David, Chemistry
Walker, Clay Elliot Knobbe, Chemistry
Worthen, Miles David, Chemistry
Wratten, Pierce Richard, Chemistry
Awards and Special Recognitions
Vahe Bandarian, Professor
Department of Chemistry, Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Yexalen Barrera-Casas, Student
Department of Chemistry, Research Scholar Award, Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award, College of Science and Office of Undergraduate Research
Cynthia J. Burrows, Distinguished Professor
Department of Chemistry, Founder’s Award, American Chemical Society
Shelley D. Minteer, Distinguished Professor
Department of Chemistry, Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry
Valeria Molinero, Distinguished Professor
Department of Chemistry, Member, National Academy of Sciences
Michael D. Morse, Distinguished Professor
Department of Chemistry, Appointed to rank of Distinguished Professor, University of Utah
Jennifer Shumaker-Parry, Professor
Department of Chemistry, Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Alison Wang, Student
Department of Chemistry, Research Scholar Award, Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award, College of Science and Office of Undergraduate Research
Luisa Whittaker-Brooks, Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry, Presidential Scholar, University of Utah
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Congratulations to the class of 2023!