Royal Society of Chemistry Certificate Undergraduate Excellence Award

May 8, 2023
Side-by-side photos of winners Sean Chen and Momoko Cronin

Congratulations to Sean Chen and Momoko Cronin for being awarded the 2023 Royal Society of Chemistry Certificate Undergraduate Excellence Award! 

Sean J. Chen

I am a second-year undergraduate student, studying biochemistry. My research involvement has been focused on studying the protein rhodopsin and its role in vision. Through my work in Dr. Michael Brown's research group, I have gained valuable experience in experimental techniques and data analysis. When I'm not in the lab, you can find me at the gym lifting weights or indulging in my love for food.

Momoko T. Cronin

Hello, I am Momoko Cronin and I am a freshman majoring in Chemistry. I graduated from an extremely small high school and going to the University of Arizona has been extremely different but amazingly fun! I had the honor of joining the Gianetti lab last summer through the KEYS research internship. Our project's goal is to improve metal photocatalysts by adding an organic component, making it more versatile and financially and environmentally sustainable. I've really enjoyed doing research, and everyone in the lab is so kind and always willing to explain new concepts to me!