{"id":14,"date":"2020-04-23T15:30:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T22:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chem.wsu.edu\/bell\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-05-13T15:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T22:31:56","slug":"group-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chem.wsu.edu\/bell\/group-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Members"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principle Investigator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr. Jeffrey G. Bell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry (August 2020-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affiliate Faculty, Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering (January 2023-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Associate Editor, ECS Sensors Plus (2025-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (2017-2020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD University of Windsor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B.S. Chemistry, University of Windsor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jeffrey.g.bell@wsu.edu\">jeffrey.g.bell@wsu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office: Fulmer Hall, 270A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/BellJeffrey_DSC_4610-1-396x546.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/BellJeffrey_DSC_4610-1-396x546.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/BellJeffrey_DSC_4610-1-792x1093.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/BellJeffrey_DSC_4610-1-768x1060.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/BellJeffrey_DSC_4610-1-1113x1536.jpg 1113w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/BellJeffrey_DSC_4610-1-1484x2048.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/BellJeffrey_DSC_4610-1-990x1366.jpg 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/BellJeffrey_DSC_4610-1-1188x1639.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/BellJeffrey_DSC_4610-1.jpg 1812w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Team Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Postdoctoral Fellows<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pedaballi Sireesha &#8211; joined Fall 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pedaballi Sireesha is a Research Associate in the Bell&#8217;s research group at Washington State University. I have received my doctoral degree in Material Science Engineering from the National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan. &nbsp;My research interests are exploring interesting materials and methods for energy storage materials and applications. My recent projects mainly focused on aqueous zinc-bromide and Sodium-ion battery systems. In addition, I am curious to understand the latest advancements in sustainable batteries and interested in being involved in similar discussions. My hobbies are cooking and gardening.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/Photo_Bells-Group-396x297.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/Photo_Bells-Group-396x297.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/Photo_Bells-Group-792x594.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/Photo_Bells-Group-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/Photo_Bells-Group-990x743.jpeg 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/Photo_Bells-Group.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Graduate Students<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sarah Farahani &#8211; joined Summer 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah obtained her master\u2019s degree in micro and nanotechnology at Middle East Technical University. Her research focus is on the design and fabrication of microfluidic-based 3D cell cultures for cytotoxicity assays. Her area of interest includes 3D printing for fabricating organ-on-a-chip and microfluidics for analytical applications. She enjoys Latin dance, sports, and reading literature.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/IMG_7172-e1698866325339-396x555.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/IMG_7172-e1698866325339-396x555.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/IMG_7172-e1698866325339-792x1109.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/IMG_7172-e1698866325339-768x1076.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/IMG_7172-e1698866325339-1096x1536.jpeg 1096w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/IMG_7172-e1698866325339-990x1387.jpeg 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/11\/IMG_7172-e1698866325339.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desmond Salis Iddirisu &#8211; joined Fall 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Salis is affiliated with the Bell research group, embarking on his first year as a graduate student.&nbsp;He holds a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Accra Technical University. His research interest lies in fabricating analytical devices that find applications in bioanalysis and biosensing. Beyond academics, Salis finds delight in anime, music, and gaming as enjoyable hobbies.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/Salis-396x396.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/Salis-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/Salis-792x792.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/Salis-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/Salis-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/Salis-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/Salis-1188x1188.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/08\/Salis.jpg 1205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kaylie Mccracken &#8211; joined Fall 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaylie graduated with a BA in Chemistry-Environmental Studies from Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. Her research focus will be on the synthesis of UO2 thin films via the electrochemical reduction of uranium. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and watching basketball.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/09\/2023-04-11-19_30_21.645-396x249.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/09\/2023-04-11-19_30_21.645-396x249.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/09\/2023-04-11-19_30_21.645-792x499.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/09\/2023-04-11-19_30_21.645-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/09\/2023-04-11-19_30_21.645-1536x968.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/09\/2023-04-11-19_30_21.645-2048x1290.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/09\/2023-04-11-19_30_21.645-990x624.jpg 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2023\/09\/2023-04-11-19_30_21.645-1188x748.jpg 1188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rishabh Kumar &#8211; joined Fall 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rishabh Kumar is a graduate researcher in the Bell Group at Washington State University. He earned his Master\u2019s degree in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, India. His research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis and its role in energy transformation processes. Recently, his work has involved investigating electrochemical CO\u2082 reduction reactions on cobalt-based Weyl semimetals. He is also keenly interested in recent developments in sustainable energy storage technologies, particularly metal-ion batteries, and enjoys engaging in related scientific discussions. Outside the lab, Rishabh enjoys cooking, watching films, and following cricket.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/08\/Rishabh-Photo-396x880.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-392\" width=\"351\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/08\/Rishabh-Photo-396x880.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/08\/Rishabh-Photo.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alena Ovsiannikova &#8211; joined Spring 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alena Ovsiannikova is a graduate student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. She received her B.S. in Physics from Moscow State University. During her time at MSU, her research focused on studying how electrolyte composition affects the performance of solid-state potentiometric gas sensors. In her free time, Alena enjoys reading, cycling, playing board games, knitting, and crocheting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2026\/05\/Ovsiannikova-Alena.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-494\" width=\"355\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2026\/05\/Ovsiannikova-Alena.jpg 678w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2026\/05\/Ovsiannikova-Alena-396x475.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Visiting Scholars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Undergraduate Students<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hannah Medley &#8211; joined Spring 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hannah is a first-year undergraduate student from Tri-Cities, Washington.&nbsp; She is planning to graduate WSU in spring 2027 with a BS in chemistry.&nbsp; Hannah is currently interested in researching Bilirubin and its different biomedical purposes and learning more about electrochemistry.&nbsp; In her free time, she likes to binge watch TV shows and read books.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2024\/04\/hannah-396x249.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2024\/04\/hannah-396x249.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2024\/04\/hannah.png 697w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nate Hille &#8211; joined Summer 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nate is a third-year undergraduate student from Washtucna, Washington. He is planning to graduate with a BS in Chemistry and a minor in Mathematics. He is interested in aqueous batteries, magneto electrochemistry and diagnostic sensors. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, and watering his plants.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2024\/07\/Bell-Group-Website-Photo-396x526.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2024\/07\/Bell-Group-Website-Photo-396x526.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2024\/07\/Bell-Group-Website-Photo.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">William Flager &#8211; joined Spring 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>William Flager is a third-year undergraduate student at Washington State University. He is planning to graduate in 2027 with a BS in chemistry and a minor in mathematics. Will is interested in magnetoelectrochemistry and is excited to learn more about the field. In his free time, Will enjoys reading, hiking, and gaming with friends.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/05\/20250430_185039-396x528.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/05\/20250430_185039-396x528.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/05\/20250430_185039-792x1056.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/05\/20250430_185039-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/05\/20250430_185039-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/05\/20250430_185039-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/05\/20250430_185039-990x1320.jpg 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/05\/20250430_185039-1188x1584.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/05\/20250430_185039-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kate Goodman &#8211; joined Fall 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Kate Goodman is a second-year undergraduate student at Washington State University pursuing a BA in Chemistry on the pre-med track. Her experience in robotics sparked an appreciation for creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving, which she now finds reflected in research. Kate is interested in the development of analytical and diagnostic tools and how they can connect to her future goals in medicine. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and being active on campus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/IMG_3067-396x507.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/IMG_3067-396x507.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/IMG_3067-792x1015.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/IMG_3067-768x984.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/IMG_3067-1199x1536.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/IMG_3067-1598x2048.jpg 1598w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/IMG_3067-990x1268.jpg 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/IMG_3067-1188x1522.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/IMG_3067-scaled.jpg 1998w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lucy Gittelman &#8211; joined Fall 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucy Gittelman is a first-year undergraduate student from Portland, Oregon. She is planning to graduate with a double degree in Chemistry and English in spring 2029. Lucy is interested in learning more about electrochemistry. In her free time she enjoys baking, and being outside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/Lucy-Gittelman-396x528.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/Lucy-Gittelman-396x528.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/Lucy-Gittelman-792x1056.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/Lucy-Gittelman-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/Lucy-Gittelman-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/Lucy-Gittelman-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/Lucy-Gittelman-990x1320.jpg 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/Lucy-Gittelman-1188x1584.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-chem\/uploads\/sites\/2565\/2025\/11\/Lucy-Gittelman-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Madeyln Mahoney &#8211; joined Spring 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Madelyn Mahoney is a first-year undergraduate student at WSU from Silverdale, Washington. She&#8217;s planning to graduate in 2029 with a double major in Chemistry and Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and hanging out with her friends. 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