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Faculty Advisor Dr. Catherine Leimkuhler-Grimes Dr. Catherine Leimkuhler Grimes received her undergrad in Chemistry (B.S.) at Villanova University where she completed research under Professor Eduard Casillas. In 2003, she received her M.S. in chemistry at Princeton University with Professor Daniel E. Kahne, and in 2006 she went on to complete her Ph.D. in Chemistry at Harvard University with Professor Daniel E. Kahne. Following this she worked as a Cancer Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital with Professor Erin K. O'Shea and Professor Daniel K. Podolsky. Now she runs the Grimes Group here at University of Delaware investigating Chemical Glycobiology and Innate Immunity. She has participated in many groups similar to the Scientistas, and is an extremely accomplished scientist. We are excited to have such an enthusiastic and hardworking Scientista as the UD Chapter faculty adviser! To read more about Dr. Grimes and her work, click the following link: the Grimes group website 
Rebecca Pollak Treasurer Class of 2015 Honors Cell/Molecular Biology and Genetics and Psychology Major As a double major in Cell/Molecular Biology and Genetics and Psychology, Rebecca's career plans are to continue her education by going to graduate school after her years here at UD. Rebecca aspires to be a professor and to carry out her own research on genetic predictors and other genetic factors that are important in the development of mental disorders. Her interests include running and armed forces and veteran support. In addition to Scientista, Rebecca is the Vice President of Supporting American Forces Everywhere (SAFE), a club based on supporting active duty service members and veterans. She is also a general member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, and Active Minds at UD. |
Hannah Simmons
Campus Founder & Co-Director Class of 2015 Biochemistry and Pre-vet Animal Bio-science Major, Biology Minor Hannah spends the majority of her free time on her farm training and riding her horses. She works as a biochemist with the Grimes group here at UD. Hannah looks forward to supporting all of her fellow women in science! 
Jill Harland
Secretary & Events Chair Class of 2017 Chemistry Major Along with being a part of Scientistas, she is a member of American Chemical Society Student Affiliates, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student Affiliates, and the Society for Physics Students. In her spare time, she enjoys reading Discover Magazine and Chemical and Engineering News and playing board games with her family. Jill hopes to begin research this year and aspires to go to graduate school and pursue a career in chemical research. |
Nicole Place
Co-Director & Web Advisor Class of 2016 Biology Major, Conc. Cell and Molecular Biology & Genetics Marine Studies Minor After graduation, Nicole is looking forward to continuing her education by applying to graduate school. She also hopes to find a career in research. Currently Nicole is studying bacteriophage in Dr. K. Eric Wommack's research lab at the Delaware Biotechnology Institute. When she has time after classes and studying, she enjoys reading. She loves to travel and will be studying abroad in New Zealand this winter. Here on campus, Nicole is a member of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity, and Beta Beta Beta, a Biological Science Honor Society. 
Kelly Farrell
Chapter Publisher & Public Relations Chair Class of 2015 Neuroscience Major Piano Studies Minor Outside of class, Kelly is a member of the UD Marching Band, Odyssey of the Mind, and Haven. She is currently involved in research with Dr. Amy Griffin and Dr. Robert Simons, where she trains rats for behavioral neuroscience studies and conducts EEG studies, respectively. After graduating from UD, Kelly plans to pursue a PhD in cognitive or clinical neuropsychology, and hopes to write textbooks. She enjoys baking and blogging and is an avid consumer of Sherlock Holmes canon and adaptations. See Kelly for lengthy conversations on the graduation requirements for neuroscience, the works of Oliver Sacks, and theories on the upcoming season of BBC's Sherlock. |
