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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Anisha Sharma is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Materials Science & Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering. Anisha explores how polymer chemistry influences both the mechanical performance & recyclability of these innovative materials: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-co...

A graphic with a photo of Anisha Sharma and the following quote: "I am inspired by the earth. I love spending time outdoors and connecting with nature—it allows me to reset and think more clearly."

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Ozivell Ecford is a PhD candidate in Learning Sciences in the School of Education & Social Policy, investigating how interdisciplinary arts & tech can aid trauma recovery, and strengthen/amplify the voices of historically marginalized & oppressed communities. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-co...

An image with the following quote: "Don't let others project their insecurities onto you or diminish your abilities and intellect. The way you see the world is valid – and it matters." Ozivell Ecford, PhD Candidate in Learning Sciences

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Natalia Matiuto is a PhD candidate in the Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences and Clinical Investigation in the Feinberg School of Medicine, focusing on mitochondrial transplantation for vascular complications in diabetes. Learn more here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-co...

An image of the following quote: "It's been exciting to work on ideas that have the potential to become the next generation of scientific and medical breakthroughs." Natalia Matiuto, PhD Candidate the Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Announcing the 2026 recipients of the Presidential Fellowship, the most prestigious fellowship awarded to graduate students by Northwestern University! Read more about the inductees and their innovative research here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/funding/fell...

A graphic with photos of the six new Presidential Fellows. From left: Herma Demissie in Chemical and Biological Engineering. Fatima Gaw in Media, Technology, and Society. Elena González Prieto in Astronomy. Peri Ella Green in Learning Sciences. Gillian Hemme in Theatre and Drama. And Vineet Xie-Gupta in Sociology.

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Marwa Tahboub is a PhD candidate in Media, Technology & Society in the School of Communication. Marwa is interested in what motivates people to support collective efforts and how communities organize care and solidarity. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-co...

A photo of Marwa Tahboub with the following quote: "I want my research to be deeply rooted in conversations of identity in these turbulent times."

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Allegra Minor is a PhD candidate in the Driskill Graduate Program and Department of Biochemistry/Molecular Genetics @feinberg.northwestern.edu using cellular senescence, a permanent form of cell cycle arrest, as a strategy to control tumor growth. Learn more: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-co...

A graphic depicting a photo of, and the following quote from, Allegra Minor: "I am most proud of the communities of support I have contributed to cultivating."

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Lauren Rouse, postdoctoral teaching fellow at Northwestern’s Cook Family Writing Program, studies how marginalized and underrepresented groups connect on social media and engage with traditional media representing their identities. Learn more here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-co...

An image with the following quote: "Examining fandoms... can give us α better understanding of how identities are formed, how they change over time, and how societal understandings about them change throughout history." Lauren Rouse, Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow at the Cook Family Writing Program

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Mendieta, along with Cory L. Barnes, associate professor of philosophy in the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, joins this year’s ACLS cohort of 63 fellows selected from over 2,000 applicants! Learn more in the article below: news.weinberg.northwestern.edu/2026/05/04/c...

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Corey Barnes, Andrés Mendieta receive 2026 ACLS fellowships | Weinberg College News - Northwestern University

Two scholars from Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences have been named 2026 fellows of the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS): Corey L....

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Register for a PhD Student Reorientation on April 8 from 12–1:30 PM in Parkes Hall. PhD Student Reorientation reintroduces doctoral students to campus partners/resources they may not have engaged with since orientation. Refreshments will be served: northwestern.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1...

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Presenting: - Oluwagbotemi Akinsoji, Chemistry - Wisdom Akpan, Civil & Environmental Engineering - Ozivell Ecford, Learning Sciences - Prianka Hashim, Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences - Allegra Minor, Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences - Lauren Rouse, Cook Family Writing Program

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Join TGS for the 2026 Northwestern Edward A. Bouchet 3-Minute Thesis Speaker Series on on Wednesday, April 8 from 1:30–3:00 PM CT via Zoom. This year's Bouchet Graduate Honor Society inductees will present their research in just three minutes, followed by Q&A: northwestern.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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- Oluwagbotemi Akinsoji, Chemistry
- Wisdom Akpan, Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Ozivell Ecford, Learning Sciences
- Prianka Hashim, Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences
- Allegra Minor, Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences
- Lauren Rouse, Cook Family Writing Program

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CIERA @nuciera.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We are delighted to announce that six outstanding CIERA Postdoctoral Fellows will be joining the CIERA community in Fall 2026. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to these outstanding researchers! tinyurl.com/4m5547up

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CIERA Welcomes six new CIERA Postdoctoral Fellows

We are delighted to announce that six CIERA Postdoctoral Fellows will be joining the CIERA community in Fall 2026. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to these outstanding researchers! William...

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Hannah Johnson is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering, studying how emerging treatments enhance brain function by using MRI to assess the brain’s response to movement and breathing exercises. Learn more here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

A photo of Hannah and the following quote: "I am proud of the hard work I've put into these projects to ensure that they've gone smoothly." Hannah Johnson, PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Note: Certain events are only accessible with a Daily GSAW Access Pass. All TGS students will receive a new pass in their Northwestern email account every morning of GSAW with that day's programming.

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) will take place from Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10, w/ bonus events on Saturday. Enjoy a weeklong celebration ft. raffle giveaways, special events, & TGS student-specific programming. Register in advance: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/services-sup...

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Announcing the 2025–26 recipients of the Ver Steeg and McBride Awards, as well as the inaugural Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) Excellence Award. Please join us in congratulating this year's awardees: Jessica Winegar, Shelley Powers, Amanda Beaudouin, Lauren Rouse, & Sadie Wignall.

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Please join us for the 2026 Northwestern Edward A. Bouchet 3-Minute Thesis Speaker Series event on Wednesday, April 8 from 1:30–3:00 PM CT via Zoom. Each Bouchet inductee will present their research in just 3 minutes, followed by a brief Q&A. Register here: northwestern.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. Learn more here. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/success/holi...

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Bouchet Honor Society: The Graduate School - Northwestern University

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The Graduate School is proud to announce the 2026 Northwestern University Inductees to the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society:

Photos of the following six inductees: Oluwagbotemi Akinsoji, Chemistry. Wisdom Akpan, Civil & Environmental Engineering. Ozivell Ecford, Learning Sciences. Prianka Hashim, Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences. Allegra Minor, Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences. And Lauren Rouse, Cook Family Writing Program.

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Rebecca Clements is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering developing computational methods to improve the accuracy and clinical feasibility of MRI-based measures of brain health. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

A photo of Rebecca with the following quote: "I aim to transform complex brain imaging data into meaningful insights that can ultimately improve patient care." Rebecca Clements, PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Alexander Kane is a PhD candidate in the Materials Science and Engineering Department in the McCormick School of Engineering, focused on designing ionic diodes that mimic biological switches by using bio-inspired materials that regulate the flow of ions. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"Good science starts by asking difficult questions with a well-posed experiment." Alexander Kane, PhD Candidate in the Materials Science and Engineering

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Katie Cohen is a PhD candidate in the Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program (HSIP) in the Feinberg School of Medicine. Her work focuses on improving youth access to mental health care by creating and implementing innovative, evidence-based solutions: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"My vision is a world in which all youth have access to mental health support that matches their needs." Katie Cohen, PhD Candidate in the Health Sciences Integrated Program

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Apply for Designing Your Life: PhD Edition by Sunday, Nov 23. Learn Design Thinking principles you can apply to all areas of your life—including your career—to build a path forward that aligns with your skills, interests, values, & goals. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/services-sup...

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

John Ahrens is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Chemical & Biological Engineering @ McCormick School of Engineering developing programmable multiprotein structures by using DNA as a molecular glue: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"Even if something fails in science, the process of doing good research still leads to new and exciting ideas in all sorts of areas." John Ahrens, PhD Candidate in Chemical and Biological Engineering

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Attend a Navigating the US Sociopolitical Context in Higher Education facilitated workshop on Nov. 11 from 4:30–6:00 PM @ TGS Commons. This program will educate/empower you to successfully engage in sensitive conversations & navigate interpersonal dynamics: forms.tgs.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=...

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Apply for the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. Named in honor of Dr. Edward Alexander Bouchet, the Society celebrates scholars who embody the highest ideals of scholarship, leadership, character, service, & advocacy. Apply by Nov. 14: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/success/rete...

"Celebrating scholars who embody the highest ideals of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy."

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

TGS was proud to induct 8 new Presidential Fellows into the Society of Fellows on Monday. We celebrated the newest fellows and heard an evocative and moving presentation by 1st-year Fellow Natalia Molebatsi titled “Time Travel Poetics: Black Feminist Poetry Performance & Geographies of Liberation.”

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Peter Carlson is a PhD student in the Dept of Chemistry @ Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, investigating how a molecule’s electrons interact w/ its atomic structure during a chemical reaction using ultrafast laser spectroscopy: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"Growing up, chemistry was the science of wizardry." Peter Carlson, PhD Student in Chemistry

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Attend virtual Fall 2025 Mentoring Up + Down Workshops for PhD students! Learn more and register by Sunday, October 19: forms.tgs.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=...

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Modern American History @modamhist.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Congratulations to the honorable mention for our third Annual Brooke L. Blower and Sarah T. Phillips Essay Prize winner: Jan Michael at @tgsatnu.bsky.social for "The Boundaries of Power: How Posse Comitatus Sought to Dismantle the U.S. State." Look for the article in a future issue of MAH!

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Ryan Forelli is a PhD student in Computer Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering. His research focuses on building faster, smarter, and more adaptable AI systems to support high-speed scientific experimentation: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"Rest isn't wasted time; it's part of what keeps your passion sustainable." Ryan Forelli, PhD Student in Computer Engineering

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

View the NPAW 2025 calendar for a comprehensive list of NPAW events and giveaways that are free and open to all Northwestern postdoctoral scholars: postdocs.northwestern.edu/announcement...

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) 2025! During the week of Monday, September 15 – Friday, September 19, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites all postdoctoral scholars to join us in celebrating NPAW!

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Northwestern Center for Reproductive Science @nu-crs.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

CRS Training Grant in Reproductive Science, Medicine and Technology is Accepting Applications! Applications are due September 22, 2025! Learn more: www.crs.northwestern.edu/education/t3... @tgsatnu.bsky.social @ibisatnu.bsky.social @dgpnorthwestern.bsky.social

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Jenny Bartloff is a postdoctoral fellow at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and the Feinberg School of Medicine. Her research focuses on developing technology to improve walking for people with neurologic conditions. Learn more here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"A single conversation can open doors and help you see what's possible." Jenny Bartloff, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Madeline Melzer is a PhD candidate in the Driskill Graduate Program and Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social, researching how cells survive disruption, including genetic mutations & cancer treatments. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"Having a new result from an experiment-pushing experiment— on that bubble of knowledge—is one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences can imagine." Madeline Melzer, PhD Candidate in the Driskill Graduate Program and Department of Cell & Developmental Biology

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Amanda Ziyi Fu is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Political Science @ Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences studying early 1900s East Asian women who challenged imperialism by turning relationships, marriage, & family into building blocks for political change. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"In the broadest sense, I study women revolutionaries who challenged what politics could be." Amanda Ziyi Fu, PhD Candidate in the Department of Political Science

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Why does Northwestern research matter to you? Share your #ResearchMatters story. Northwestern invites everyone to share their perspectives on why research matters to you and how research has impacted your community. Add your own perspective now: www.northwestern.edu/research-nu/...

Research Matters. Join us as the Northwestern community reflects on the scope and impact of research.

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Jakob Reinke is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Materials Science & Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering. His research focuses on finding better, cheaper materials that can make hydrogen-based energy systems more efficient, durable, and scalable: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"When the time came to apply to grad school, I really liked the research and the environment in my lab group, as well as being in Chicago." Jakob Reinke, PhD Candidate in Materials Science and Engineering

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Casandra “Clover” Moisanu is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Chemistry @ Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. They create complex molecular materials by combining charged molecules using a donut-shaped molecule called calix[4]pyrrole to hold them in place. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"The reality that I am one of only α few people in the world working on these kinds of materials is both rewarding and challenging." Casandra "Clover" Moisanu, PhD Candidate in the Department of Chemistry

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

TGS Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Success (GPS) is accepting applications from 3rd- through 5th-year graduate students for the 9-month paid GPS Graduate Internship. Apply by the priority deadline of Friday, August 1. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/success/fund...

Apply now for the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Success Graduate Internship. Priority application deadline is Friday, August 1.

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Akash Pandey is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Mechanical Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering. He develops explainable deep-learning models to study and predict protein behavior, uncovering the drivers of traits like stability and strength. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"Northwestern truly embodies the essence of collaborative work." Akash Pandey, PhD Candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Congratulations to Ray Buckner, a doctoral candidate in religious studies, for being named a 2025 Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellow. Learn more here: Buckner is one of 20 fellows from this year's prestigious cohort. bit.ly/44BuCzw

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Alex Evenchik is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Materials Science/Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering. He designs & 3D prints muscle-like materials for use in robotics to enhance prosthetics, agriculture, & human-machine interaction. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"I aspire to combine the tools of materials science and engineering with the methods of public health to develop accessible material systems that make communities healthier." Alex Evenchik, PhD Candidate in Materials Science and Engineering and Master of Public Health Student

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The Graduate School at Northwestern University @tgsatnu.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Madison Bardot is a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. In her research, she works with a new class of materials to create strong and flexible chain mail-shaped polymers. Learn more here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...

"I love the continuous discovery in science. When I am working in the lab I feel like α kid—constantly in awe of what is possible." Madison Bardot, PhD Candidate in the Department of Chemistry

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