Student awarded SURF Fellowship from ACS
Kayla Mancini, a junior biochemistry major, received the fellowship from the American Chemical Society’s Division of Organic Chemistry
Posted in: Awards & Recognition, Chemistry & Biochemistry, CSAM Research, CSAM Students
The includes $5000 in funding for summer research, which Kayla will conduct with her mentor Amrita Sarkar in the . Additionally, she will present her research this fall at the .
Kayla is thrilled to be working on a novel polymer synthesis project employing ring opening polymerization and microwave induced Diels Alder Cycloaddition under supervision of Professor Sarkar. Her research will lead to the development of a novel and greener alternative of organics used in Li-ion batteries.
This fellowship not only reinforces and solidifies her desire to pursue a PhD degree in organic chemistry but supports her in taking the necessary steps of advancing women in STEM.