A Million-Dollar Mindset
Since reading Napoleon Hill’s 1937 book, Think and Grow Rich, years ago, Joshua Samuel has become proof of one of the most famous quotes written within its pages: “Whatever the mind of man can...
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Where Soccer Meets Science
(BCHM 3rd Year)If you’re a fan of ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳’s women’s soccer team, you’re already familiar with the tenacity that two-time Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Defensive Player of the Year Gabriella Baltes...
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Leaving a Legacy Inside and Outside of the Lab
(CHEM 3rd Year)Adriana Zayia (CHEM 3rd Year) can usually be found where discovery meets the complex dance of molecules—immersed in her coursework, research, and extracurricular activities, and her journey at...
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Turning Passion into Profession
(BCHM ’21)Even as a high school student, Casey Weisfuss (BCHM ’21) was always drawn to science and mathematics. That passion for STEM led him to ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳, where he dove headfirst into studying biochemistry...
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Building a Chemistry Community
(B.S. CHEM 2nd Year)One of the most exciting things about studying chemistry for Jackie Trejo (B.S. CHEM 2nd Year) is its everyday impact, whether you’re at the doctor’s office or inside your own kitchen. “It’s all...
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A CEO with Analytical Chemistry Skills
(M.S. ACHM ’21)Having worked as a professional chemist since 2011, Adam Floyd (M.S. ACHM ’21) was no stranger to the industry. So how did he go from working at Scott’s Miracle Gro to becoming CEO of his own company...
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Putting Analytical Chemistry into Pharmaceutical Practice
(M.S. ACHM ’20)Trevor Williams (M.S. ACHM ’20) isn’t the type of person who likes to wait when it comes to putting his skills to good use. That’s one of the biggest reasons why he chose ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳’s Master of...
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Climate Change Motivates Camras Scholar
(B.S. ENCH 4th Year)How does one begin to tackle one of the biggest problems facing humanity today? For Megan Harmon, the answer is simple: just do what you love. “I chose to be an environmental chemistry major because I...
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A Problem-Solver’s Mindset: How Mentorship Shaped a Career
(CHEM ’15)Since graduating from Illinois Institute of Technology, John Clark (CHEM ’15) has gained professional experience in diverse roles: He has worked as a consultant at Accenture, as a technical...
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Sky’s the Limit
(BIOC 4th Year)Fourth-year student Diana Csercse is the first-ever Illinois Institute of Technology student to enroll in the new Bachelor of Science in Bioanalytical Chemistry program, which is the first program of...