It’s been a challenging few months for sure as the world has battled the Covid-19 pandemic and the United States has struggled to come to grips with institutional racism. \u00a0We have a long way to go on both fronts, but we are making progress.<\/p>\n
One of the ways we make progress is the through education, and it’s high time that I stopped to congratulate and thank my seniors. \u00a0I usually make this yearly post right after the UR graduation ceremony, so I’m a bit behind. \u00a0It’s such a topsy-turvy year.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to my graduates! \u00a0I’m proud of you!<\/p>\n
Kevin Kim – Kevin finished his degree in December of 2019 and now he’s holed up in Colorado preparing to apply to medical schools.<\/p>\n
Sam Bottum – Sam will head to UNC-Chapel Hill this fall to start a chemistry Ph.D. program. \u00a0The bars on Franklin Street are already quaking with fear.<\/p>\n
Grant Dixon – Grant plans to learn how to be a cowboy now that he can speak German, and after that he’s off to the University of Washington for grad school.<\/p>\n
Dani Sklar – Dani is heading to Chapel Hill as well, where it will be her job to coach the UNC women’s soccer team (no pressure – they already have 21 NCAA titles) while she works on her chemistry Ph.D.<\/p>\n
A big thank you from me to the four of you. \u00a0My research students are the highlight of my career, and you’re no exception. \u00a0I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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