Ms. Preston was selected as an IN LSAMP graduate assistant in 2019. Currently she is seeking a master’s degree in chemistry. Ms. Preston conducts research in biological engineering of enzymes under the supervision of Dr. Froese. In the past, Ms. Prestonhas been an undergraduate peer mentor. During this time, she studied under Dr. Jenkins conducting research of adhesive polysulfides. When she graduates, Ms. Prestonhopes to earn admission into a PhD program for chemistry.

Ms. Miller is a first-year M.S. candidate in the Chemistry Department at Ball State University. She is currently a part of the Subir Research Group, with her specific research interests surrounding colloids and adsorption kinetics. Before pursuing this M.S. degree, Ms. Miller received her Bachelor of Science in both Pre-Medical Preparation and Chemistry at Ball State University with the goal of one day working in the healthcare industry.