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Former Participants

Since its inception in 1987, the NSF-sponsored KU Chemistry REU Program has hosted over 300 undergraduates from Universities & Colleges across the US.  They've been joined by numerous undergraduate researchers from KU and other schools.

Scroll down for information about each summer cohort. 

Chem REU group photo of 2023 participants

2023 Participants

Name/FundingSchoolMentorStatus

Broxterman, Claire 2112707‐906

Bethel College, North Newton KSPaul HansonBS
Elliott, Ashlynn  NSF CHE‐1950293State University, Lake Charles LAMeredith HartleyBS
Ferris, Bridget NSF CHE‐1950293Austin College, Sherman TXWard ThompsonBA
Fore, Kathryn NSF CHE‐1950293Le Tourneau University, Longview TXRachael FarberBS
Graf, Gabriel NSF CHE‐1950293Austin College, Sherman TXTim JacksonBA
Herrera, Gabriella NSF CHE‐1950293Southwestern College, Winfield, KSRebecca WhelanBS
Kearney, Jodie 2112703‐906Dublin City University, Dublin IrelandMike JohnsonBS
Lin, Tan NSF CHE‐1950293Appalachian State University, Boone NCJon TungeBS
Moro, Nathalie NSF CHE‐1950293Cameron University, Lawton OKCindy BerrieBS
Oyebadejo, Anjolaoluwa (Favour) 2112719 & Richter Grant (Hanover)Hannover College, Hanover INMinae MureBA
Paranjothi, Cecilia Landgrebe ScholarshipUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSJames Blakemore 
Shippy, Reagan 2112008‐099University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg MOJames BlakemoreBS
Surtan, Javan NSF CHE‐1950293Mid‐America Nazarene University, Olathe KSSteve SoperBS
Weghorn, Carben NSF CHE‐1950293University of Wisconsin—La Crosse, La Crosse WMisha BarybinBS
Will, Matthew NSF CHE‐1950293John Brown University, Siloam Springs, ARAaron TeatorBS
Chem REU group photo of 2022 participants

2022 Participants

Name/FundingSchoolMentorStatus
Eleazar Abraham
Landgrebe Scholarship
University of Kansas, Lawrence KSTeruna SiahaanSenior Chemistry major at KU
Jaina Bemis
NSF CHE-1950293
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau MOAaron TeatorSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Claire Broxterman
NSF CHE-1950293
Bethel College, North Newton KSPaul HansonJunior Chemistry major at Bethel
Nathanael (Ian) Campbell
NSF CHE-1950293
Hendrix College, Conway ARWard ThompsonSoftware Developer
Michel Evertsen
NSF CHE-1950293
Grand View University, Des Moines IAMeredith HartleySenior Biochemistry major at Grand View U.
Brian Faintich
Landgrebe Scholarship
University of Kansas, Lawrence KSMarco CaricatoSenior Chemistry major at KU
Natalie Lind
NSF CHE-1950293
Fort Lewis College, Durango COJames BlakemoreSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Kansas
Brandon Nguyen
 
University of Kansas, Lawrence KSTim JacksonJunior Chemistry major at KU
Kelise Reddish
NSF CHE-1950293
Clayton State University, Morrow GAMisha BarybinSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Kansas
Russell Rhoads
NSF CHE-1950293
University of St. Mary, Leavenworth KSHeather DesaireSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Kansas
Audrey Rips‐Goodwin
KINBRE Fellowship
University of Kansas, Lawrence KSLisa Sharpe‐Elles/Tera FazzinoSenior Chemistry major at KU
Ian Smith
NSF CHE-1950293
Bradley University, Peoria ILJon TungeSenior Chemistry major at Bradley U.
Isabel Solowiej
NSF CHE-1950293
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OHPaul HansonSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Michigan
Jamie Somers
 
Dublin City University, Dublin IrelandChris EllesThird year Applied Physics major at DCU
Nyla Weatherington
NSF CHE-1950293
Alabama State University, Montgomery ALSteven SoperSenior Chemistry major at Alabama State.  Plans to be a pediatrician.
Gavin Wolfmule
NSF CHE-1950293
University of Kansas, Lawrence KSSue LunteSeeking PhD in Chemistry at Purdue University
Chem REU group photo of 2021 participants

2021 Participants

Name/FundingSchoolMentorStatus
Bartlett, Elizabeth
NSF CHE-1950293
College of Saint Benedict
St. Joseph Minnesota
Ward ThompsonSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Kansas
Benitez, Gabriel
NSF CHE-1950293
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction Colorado
James BlakemoreSeeking PhD in Applied Chemistry at Colorado School of Mines
Campbell, Nicholas
NSF CHE-1950293
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville Georgia

Meredith Hartley

Seeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Florida
Castaneda, Robert
 
University of Kansas
Lawrence Kansas
Chris EllesSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of North Carolina
Chua, Aleesa
NSF CHE-1950293
Colorado College
Colorado Springs Colorado
Heather DesaireSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Kansas
Cosner, Emma
Landgrebe Scholarship
University of Kansas
Lawrence Kansas
James Blakemore

Seeking PhD in Chemistry at CalTech

Dopp, Claire
Beckman Scholarship
University of Kansas
Lawrence Kansas
James BlakemoreSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Rochester
Faintich, Brian
Landgrebe Scholarship
University of Kansas
Lawrence Kansas
Misha BarybinSenior Chemistry major - University of Kansas
Foley, Mac
 
Newman University
Wichita Kansas
Carey JohnsonPlanning to attend Dental School
Gideon, Anthony
NSF CHE-1950293
Clayton State University
Morrow Georgia
Misha BarybinBiochemist at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories - Planning PhD studies starting Fall 2024.
Goeks, Julia
NSF CHE-1950293
Ripon College
Ripon Wisconsin
Chris EllesSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Wisconsin - Madison
Gordon, Mattalyn
NSF CHE-1950293
University of Central Arkansas
Conway Arkansas
Steven SoperSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Kansas
Lininger, Alec
NSF CHE-1560279
Rockhurst University
Kansas City Missouri
Paul HansonSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Kansas
McEntee, Caitlin
NSF0077087
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville Missouri
David WeisSeeking PhD in Chemistry at University of Kansas
Noga, Sarah
Beckman Scholarship
University of Kansas
Lawrence Kansas
Joanna Slusky  Seeking PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sanford, Grace
NSF CHE-1560279
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth Kansas
Tim Jackson 
Smith, Emma
NSF CHE-1950293
Bethel University
Saint Paul Minnesota
Jon TungeMedicinal Chemistry Researcher - University of Minnesota.  Planning PhD studies starting Fall 2024.
Chem REU 2019 participant in the lab

2019 Participants

Name/FundingSchoolMentorStatus
Adelaide, Darragh
NIH NIGMS P20GM1000372 /
Hamilton Access Scholarshop &
DCU/KU Lunte Prgm 2112703
Dublin City University, Dublin IrelandMei He 
Anderson, Micah
NSF- CHEM 1560279
Jackson State University, Jackson MississippiJames Blakemore 
Barybin, Anton
Adams KUEA 32373-CLASDP0006
University of Kansas, Lawrence KansasSue Lunte 
Gonzalez, Phasin
NSF-CHEM 1560279
Stetson University, Deland FloridaSteven Soper 
Feden, Lauren
NSF-CHEM 1560279
Hastings College, Hastings NebraskaMisha Barybin 
Grande, Ashley
NSF-CHEM
University of Kansas, Lawrence KansasDavid Weis 
Hendricks, Dylan
NSF-CHEM 1710613 & NSF-CHEM 1560279
Northwestern College, Orange City IowaCarey Johnson 
Hessefort, Logan
NSF-CHEM 1560279
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg MissouriTim Jackson 
Hunt, Christian
NSF-CHEM 1560279
Southern Nazarene University, Bethany OklahomaCindy Berrie 
Joseph, Khayla
NSF-CHEM 1560279
Tabor College, Hillsboro KansasKristin Bowman-James 
Landry, Patrick
NSF-CHEM 1560279
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston LouisianaWard Thompson 
Lynam, Delaney
NSF-CHEM 1560279
Northwest Missouri State, Maryville MissouriMarco Caricato 
McQuillan, Tara
NSF-CHEM 1560279
University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth KansasJon Tunge 
Negron, Samantha
NSF-CHEM 1560279
California State University, San Marcos CaliforniaSue Lunte 
Nguyen, Tyler
DCU/KU Lunte Exchange Program 2112703
University of Kansas, Lawrence KansasBlanaid White 
Plouch, Eleda
NSF-CHEM 1560279
Hope College, Holland MichiganPaul Hanson 
Snyder, Alexa
NSF-CHEM 1710613 & NSF-CHEM 1560613
Augustana University, Sioux Falls South DakotaCarey Johnson 
Stiel, Jonah
KU Beckman Scholars Award 1000900
University of Kansas, Lawrence KansasJames Blakemore 
Super, Jon
Salary Release Funds 2112009-099
University of Kansas, Lawrence KansasJon Tunge 
Vander Laan, Katherine
NSF-CHEM
University of Kansas, Lawrence KansasMarco Caricato 

2017 Participants

Name/FundingSchoolMentorStatus
Arvidson, JacobUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSMisha BarybinSeeking PhD in Chemistry - University of North Texas
Borkowski, AshleyGeorgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville GACindy BerrieSeeking PhD in Chemistry - University of Kansas
Craven, MarkDublin City University, Dublin IrelandKristin Bowman-JamesSeeking PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry - University of Kansas
Davis, CaraUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSAudrey LambSeeking PhD in Chemistry - University of Michigan
Eades, AustinFort Lewis College, Durango COMichael RubinExpects to graduate spring 2018
Gavin, SarahUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSHui ZhaoBS Physics (2018), University of Kansas
Guadalupe, KarinaCalifornia State University, San Marcos CACarey JohnsonSeeking PhD in Chemistry - University of California, Merced
Harmon, WhitneyUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSChris EllesSeeking PhD in Chemistry - University of Iowa
Keister, MatteaUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSLisa TimmonsGraduated with BS in Biochemistry; Applying to medical schools.
King, DanielSt. Olaf College, Northfield MNJames BlakemoreSeeking PhD in Chemistry - University of Minnesota
Lorenzo, EmmalineUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSBrian Kelleher (DCU)Seeking PhD in Chemistry - Northwestern University
Maldonado, DavidUniversity of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa TXMisha BarybinSeeking PhD in Chemistry - University of Kansas
Neal, TreavorWestminster College, Fulton MOBrian LairdPursuing BS in Aeronautial Engineering - M.U.S.T
Rivera, TravisWorcester State University, Worcester MATim JacksonR&D Technician at Incom Corporation, Boston area
Kyler, RossSouthern Nazarene University, Bethany OKCaricato/KuczeraLaboratory Technician at Versum Materials in Broken Arrow OK
Schoneich, SoniaUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSSue LunteSeeking PhD in Chemistry - University of Washington
Stewart-Jones, EleanorUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSTim JacksonExpects to graduate spring 2020 with a BS in Chemistry
Uhler, RachelUniversity of Mary, Bismarck NDYong ZengSeeking PhD in Chemistry - St. Louis University
Vasquez, BryanUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSMario RiveraExpects to graduate spring 2020
Walker, NicoleWestern Illinois University, Macomb ILMichael JohnsonSeeking PhD in Chemistry - University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Wood, ZacharyUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence KSMisha BarybinSeeking PhD in Chemistry - University of Southern California