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The aims of this project are ambitious and time-consuming, so a majority of my efforts have been spent on the synthesis and characterization of the individual heterostructure components: a semiconductor photocatalyst, titanium dioxide (TiO2), and a carbon dioxide selective adsorptive metal-organic framework, MIL-101(Cr).

This will help reduce the rising levels of carbon dioxide emissions. Environmental remediation technologies and alternative energy sources have been in development for a while, but inefficiencies remain a major obstacle for large-scale application. My project was developed to accomplish the overall objective of forming a bi-functional heterostructure for enhanced and selective photo-conversion of carbon dioxide. Tell us about your project: 'Engineering a Bi-functional Heterostructure for Enhanced and Selective CO2 Adsorption/Reduction Under Visible Light Irradiation.'

My former self would never believe this, but you will end up where you’re meant to be. I share this process not to exhibit my indecision, but to demonstrate that it is okay to be uncertain and have several interests.

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Although it took trial and error to declare my major, I’m pleased with where I am and where I'm heading. I am able to satisfy my thirst for chemistry, use biology in its application, practice analytical thinking through physics, and explore the health field from an unconventional perspective. Studying biochemistry and physics allows me to gain knowledge in three fields - providing versatility as an entrepreneur and life-long learner. Not long after, I declared a double major in biochemistry and physics, and am only one of two students currently pursuing this degree. Being faced with the question of what I want to do, I briefly explored the joint major of chemistry management, hoping to fuse my interests of chemistry and business, but again realized that it wouldn't work for me. I was initially accepted into the Simmons nursing program but soon realized that the profession wasn’t for me, and I opted out of it prior to September of my first year. What inspired you to study biochemistry and physics? Simmons also provided me the opportunity to partake in extracurricular activities and facilitate my involvement in community engagement through tutoring Boston youth, mentoring, and bridging both the Simmons and Boston communities through serving as the Chemistry and Physics Liaison President for two years. I am delighted with the personal development and emotional awareness I have acquired during my time here and will take these relationships and values as I integrate into the field of science as a young woman.

While I reminisce on my time at Simmons, I cherish the close relationships I’ve made. The small school instills comfort while encouraging students to explore beyond physical and societal barriers.

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Simmons University provided a place of empowerment within a city full of opportunity. Mariam Ismail (research advisor), Emily Buttafuoco '21, Sydney Oliver '20, and Julia Hart '21