Head shot of Emily Mumford on a gray background
PhD, Denmark Group

Activities: Women Chemists Committee and DCGSAC events

Research: My research used organoselenium catalysts for functionalizing alkenes and selectively installing new nitrogen and oxygen substituents.  I was able to do a mix of method development and mechanistic research.

Future: I look forward to starting my career as a process chemist at Bristol Myers Squibb this summer!

You are an Illinois PhD alum! It feels like the hard work over the past several years has really paid off.

Secret to success: Having friends inside and outside the lab and finding good mentors.

Advice for graduate students? Talk to people. Most graduate students and faculty want to help you!

Why Chemistry at Illinois? The high caliber of research across the chemistry department, and the friendly graduate students.

PhD highlights: 1) The people 2) The research 3) Exploring the Champaign-Urbana area