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Lauren Bolz (CHM BS ’17) Back from New Zealand
July 13, 2016
Can you be a chemistry major and participate in Study Abroad opportunities? Absolutely! Just ask Lauren Bolz, pictured here in Kaikoura, New Zealand.
Lauren studied abroad for the Spring 2016 semester at the , and her was featured on their website where she discussed her favorite experiences abroad and why she chose New Zealand;
"I chose New Zealand because I knew that it would give me the kind of experience that I would talk about for the rest of my life. I wanted to go somewhere where I could disconnect and simply learn to appreciate what’s around me. With New Zealand’s absolutely stunning scenery and constant opportunities to be outside exploring, this wasn’t a challenge at all."
To learn more about Lauren's experience in New Zealand, please check out her in its entirety on UC's website at: .
Lauren, also won the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳'s Catherine Block Memorial Prize this past Spring, which is awarded each year to a woman in the junior class in recognition of her outstanding ability and achievement in the field of science. Now entering her senior year at the U of R, Lauren plans to serve as one of our Peer Advisors while completing her B.S. degree in Chemistry. As mentioned on the ;
"Lauren is currently completing her senior thesis in the working with heterobimetallic complexes, although, she previously explored bioorganic synthesis through her research position in the . She is also an e-board member of Alpha Phi Omega, our university’s co-ed community service fraternity. By the time she graduates, Lauren will have been a workshop leader for over ten courses within the chemistry department, which has helped her realize her goal to teach at the university level after pursuing a PhD in Food Chemistry."
As a Peer Advisor, Lauren completes training with the , and will work with the chemistry Undergraduate Studies Committee. She can help students with declaring a major, or to make connections with faculty, review research opportunities, and explore study abroad options. We know that Lauren will be outstanding in this role, and look forward to a great senior year for Lauren and the class of 2017!