Anton is a fourth year Biochemistry and Political Science double major from Jacksonville Beach, FL. He plans to bridge his interests through Environmental and Health Policy. Anton is an avid golfer, gamer, and runner, and is politically active, keeping up to date with European politics. He is in the Political Science Club, Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honors society, and researches environmental toxicology. He joined Chem Club to make a difference at UF and in the greater-Gainesville community.

Caroline is a second year Biochemistry and Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience double major from Boca Raton, FL. She loves reading, running, baking, learning new skills, getting to know people deeply, and hanging out with her kitten. Caroline is active in the mental health space, volunteering with the Alachua County Crisis Center and mentoring, and is continuing to get more involved in both physical and psychiatric sciences. Caroline plans to pursue medical school and work somewhere in the intersection between mental illness and physical health concerns, as well as studying the impact of nutrition. She joined Chemistry Club to learn more about science and volunteering opportunities, and got more involved because of the tight-knit community.

Jake is a second year Chemistry major from Davie, FL. He plans to pursue medical school after college with a particular interest in emergency medicine and surgery. He enjoys playing basketball, chess, and board games. He joined Chem Club to meet other people with a similar passion for chemistry and became more involved due to the camaraderie he felt among the board members.

Lauren is a fourth year Biochemistry major minoring in Spanish from Sarasota, FL. She wants to pursue an MD/PhD with a focus on surgery and cancer research. Lauren likes weightlifting, playing with her dogs, and watching Criminal Minds. She researches therapeutic drug delivery using exosomes in cancer treatment. Her TAs for CHM 2047 recommended the club in her first semester of college, and she became passionate about the club and especially Outreach.

Bella is a biochemistry major from Tarpon Springs, Florida. She is also completing the UF teach minor and hopes to teach high school chemistry in the future. After gradation Bella hopes to pursue a masters or PhD is chemistry education. Bella became involved with outreach in Fall of 2022 as outreach chair and now serves as external outreach coordinator.

Leah is a second year Chemistry and Microbiology double major from Davie, Florida. She is a skilled nail artist, plays piano, and plays soccer. She plans to go to graduate school after completing her undergraduate and plans to become involved in research. Leah thoroughly enjoys the Chemistry Club’s Outreach program and joined the club to meet other like-minded people.

Bianca is a Microbiology and Chemistry double major from São Paulo, Brazil. Outside of class she enjoys practicing her graphic design skills and beating the record for most movies watched in a month. She is very enthusiastic about Chem Club and is excited for this coming school year!”

Cole is a second year mathematics major from Davie, Florida. He loves following baseball and reading. Cole is planning on working in private equity or investment banking. He joined Chemistry Club to meet like-minded people and learn more about chemistry from others and has stayed for his love of the club and the great people.

Dr. Stefanie Habenicht is an assistant instructional professor in the Chemistry Department at the University of Florida in the Organic Division. Dr. Habenicht received her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jenna, and was a Research Associate there before coming to UF. The courses she teaches include Organic Chemistry 1 and 2.

Ashlyn Hale is an assistant instructional professor in the Chemistry Department at the University of Florida in the Inorganic Division. She received her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Florida in 2021, then was a postdoctoral research scientist in the Molecular Magnetic Quantum Materials Center. Dr. Hale’s research has focused on synthesizing metal-oxide-based molecules as solutions to challenges in the fields of ultra-small nanoscience relevant to catalysis and various magnetic applications, such as quantum computing. She is passionate about teaching students both in the classroom and through other opportunities, such as STEM outreach and undergraduate research. Dr. Hale’s main goal is to impart a love of learning by encouraging students to ask the “why” questions, demystify science, and dissolve the scientist stereotypes.