PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry. Her research focuses on detecting biomolecules & organisms through surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. She is passionate about science communication and creating communities for underrepresented scientists. In her free time, Casey loves crafting, cooking, reading, and spending time outside. 

PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry. Their research involves the development and application of synthetic methods using transition metals and chiral organocatalysts. He is excited to create a strong sense of community within STEM for scientists holding historically marginalized identities. In their free time, you can find Parker bouldering, cycling, listening to music, playing piano, snowboarding, or cooking.

PhD student in the department of Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics. His research focuses on physics-based reduced order modeling of compressible flows. Outside of their work, Jonathan is an avid gamer & reader. When not scouring his favorite media for TTRPG campaign inspirations, Jonathan also enjoys beatboxing, and can often be found enjoying one of the many bike trails the Twin Cities has to offer. 

Ella Graham is a graduate student at the UMN Humphrey School of Public Affairs studying Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. She loves trees, mushrooms, talking about recycling, and eating delicious foods on Eat Street. You can also find her reading silly queer romance novels at various coffee shops accessible by bus! 

PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on exploring atomically precise multimetallic cluster platforms for advancing molecular-level understanding of catalytic reactions. He is passionate about conversing exciting science in the queer community and intriguing scientific curiosity in young minds. Manu hails from Kerala, one of the most southern tropical state in India, and embraces the opposite climate in Minnesota. Outside of research, he enjoys exploring diverse cuisines, recreating mom’s recipes, city nightlife, hiking, dancing, and indoor decoration.

PhD candidate in Department of Chemistry. Their research aims to modify transmission electron microscopy to capture atomic-scale images of materials prone to damage under standard electron beam exposure. Outside of the lab Argo enjoys all things outdoors. canoeing, camping, and cross country skiing are some of their favorites. Argo also enjoys playing board games, cooking, and going on walks with their cat.

A nonbinary/genderqueer/queer chemistry professor, and they are the Queer Science advisor. Their research group of nine graduate students and several undergraduate students focuses on fundamental formation and growth mechanisms of nanoparticles, green methods for making nanomaterials, and the roles nanoparticles play in chemical transformations in the environment.