Name: Alexandra Matei
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Key ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳ Experiences:
- Research in Dr. Malachowski’s lab
- Being part of the Peer Tutoring Program
- Organic Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant
- Attending Conferences where I presented research conducted in the Malachowski lab (257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition and Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physical Sciences 2019 at University of Nebraska)
Hometown: Bucharest, Romania
People you want to thank: I want to thank all the professors in the BCMB Department and especially Dr. Malachowski for his patience, guidance and mentorship. I would also want to thank Dr. Watkins for encouraging me to take General Chemistry at the beginning of my first year – it was the push I needed at the time and the one step it took to fall in love with Chemistry and working in a lab.
What will you remember most about your time at ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳? My time at ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳ was filled with wonderful experiences so there are many memories that will stay with me. I will definitely remember the amazing friends I made at ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳ and the sense of community everybody on campus gave me.
Words of wisdom for the Class of 2024: College is not easy, but all the experiences, friends and memories you will gather in those 4 years will make the stressful nights and endless assignments worthwhile. Your time at ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳ will pass by so quickly, so take advantage of every moment! Good luck and Anassa kata!