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Where Are They Now?


A degree in Chemistry from Indiana University can lead to a variety of career opportunities. Below are a few past graduates and the career paths they followed after graduation.


Brandon Hirsch

Brandon Hirsch joined the Department of Chemistry in 2010 after completing his bachelor’s degree at Wabash College.  Brandon pursued a PhD in physical chemistry under the direction of Professors Amar Flood and Steven Tait. After completing his degree at...

Erin Hancock

Erin Hancock joined the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University in 2015 to pursue a PhD in organic chemistry where she studied under the mentorship of Professor M. Kevin Brown. During her time at IU, Erin focused on the total synthesis of the ladderane...

John Michael Espinosa Duran

John Michael Espinosa Duran decided to leave his home country of Colombia to pursue a doctorate degree in the United States.  John joined the Indiana University Department of Chemistry to pursue a PhD in chemical physics in 2012.  John studied under t...

Nancy Ortiz

Nancy Ortiz joined the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University in 2008 to pursue a PhD in materials chemistry.  Nancy studied under the direction of Professor Sara Skrabalak.  During her graduate career, Nancy received numerous awards and fellowships i...

Renã A. S. Robinson

Renã A. S. Robinson joined the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University in 2000 to pursue a PhD in analytical chemistry. Renã studied under the direction of Professor David Clemmer. Upon completing her doctorate degree, Renã accepted a Lyman T....

Sarah Keane

Sarah Keane joined the Indiana University Department of Chemistry in 2007 to pursue a PhD in Biological Chemistry where she trained with Prof. David Giedroc. During her graduate studies, Sarah received the Bernice Eastwood Covalt Memorial Scholarship...