Megan Willis
Assistant Professor
Contact: Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University (room C229A)
Tel: (970) 491-7450
Email: megan.willis”at”colostate.edu
More about Megan here.

John Clark
Second Year PhD Student
My research involves studying the chemical fate of volatile organic compounds in an indoor context using chemical ionization mass spectrometry. I am originally from Austin, Texas and completed my bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. When I am not doing chemistry, I enjoy reading, hanging out with my cat, Bobby, binding books, and running.

Audrey Lawrence
Third Year PhD Student
My research focuses on exploring oxidation mechanisms of aromatic volatile chemical products. I’m from Alaska and graduated with my bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Harding University in Arkansas. When not reading about science, I love science fiction and getting outside to backpack, bike, and knit.

Tucker Melles
Fifth Year PhD Student
My research involves studying the kinetics of aqueous phase oxidation of sulfur-containing compounds using bubble column reactors. I am also interested in studying the oxidation of volatile chemical products, secondary organic aerosol production, and the impact molecular structure has on the fate of volatile chemical products. I first became interested in Chemistry at Florida Tech, which is where I got my bachelor’s degree. Outside the lab, my interests include running, hiking, and hanging out with my cat Clyde.

Rae Pooley
Third Year PhD Student
My research interests involve determining the sources and fates of trace gases over our oceans using instrumental techniques such as chemical ionization mass spectrometry. I am originally from Iowa, and I completed my undergraduate degree in chemistry at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. When I’m not thinking about chemistry I enjoy thrifting, pinball, spending time outdoors, and caring for my tree frogs. I am also a proud parent to two cats, Cupcake Boy and Mochi.

Alli Salamone
Second Year PhD Student
My research is focused on the fate of reactive trace gases indoors. I am originally from Kansas City, and received my bachelor’s degree in chemistry and physics at the University of Missouri. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading, hiking, puzzles, yarn-related activities, and spending time with my cat, Skippy.