Dedicated to bonding the community through chemistry.
Our club is dedicated to inclusivity, community service, and holistic growth. We seek to make a meaningful difference in the broader chemical community.
An array of professional and outreach opportunities
ORCA aims to support a diverse group of graduate students by offering opportunities for professional development. We strive to foster personal growth alongside scientific development through community outreach initiatives. Visit our Events page for more information.
Professional Opportunities
- Present literature or seminar style at journal club.
- Meet with industrial and academic chemists.
- Showcase your research project and get feedback from colleagues.
Outreach Opportunities
- Collaborate with local organizations for beautification events.
- Volunteer at local schools to encourage STEM engagement.
- Collect food, clothing, and other essential items for the community.
Meet our team
Summer J. Brown
Founder, Co-President
Melisa S. Gonzalez
Founder, Co-President
Gabriel Eaton-Landau
Treasurer
Divya Radhakrishnan
Secretary
Javier Covington
Fundraising Chair
Kiana Treaster
Social Media Director
Prof. Aaron Aponick
Co-advisor
Prof. Kaibo Feng
Co-advisor
“Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.”
Louis Pasteur
French chemist and pharmacist
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