ACID : BASE
Association of Chemists for Inclusivity and Diversity : Building Advocacy, Solidarity and Education
MEET OUR TEAM
Audra Lutterotti
(she/her)
Co-Chair
Making Science fun and exciting is something I have strived to do since my second year as an undergrad. Having started the Undergraduate Chemistry Society in 2021, making science accessible has been something I am quite passionate about. After educating myself on EDI and being a queer woman myself, being a part of ACID:BASE just made sense. I am currently a graduate student in the Hamel Lab which focuses on Organofluorine chemistry. I spend my weekends working at Theory Brew, helping foster a sense of community while also slinging beers into beakers!
Anyways, I can’t wait to see what ACID:BASE hold for me!
Emily Trew
(she/her)
Co-Chair & Co-Event Coordinator
Hi! I’m Emily Trew, a second year graduate student working in organometallic chemistry. I am one of the co-chairs and co-event organizers for ACID:BASE. I decided to join ACID:BASE because I believe in and will always advocate for a STEM community where everyone feels safe, accepted, and encouraged to grow into the best versions of themselves, no matter their unique journey.
Makay Murray
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(he/him)
Secretary
Hi! I am a PhD. student in the Wetmore group where I am working on several computational projects involving modified DNA aptamers for use as anti-bodies, dyes and metal detectors. I believe the most important thing about a chemist is their ability to perform and communicate chemistry. All other considerations are secondary. When not furthering my research, I occupy myself with a myriad of hobbies. From 3D printing, coding, gaming to miniature modeling.
Thamara Salazar Barrientos
(she/her)
Social Media Coordinator and Co-Event Coordinator
Hi! My name is Thamara, and I am a PhD student in the Hayes Group. I’m really excited to be part of ACID:BASE and to build meaningful connections within a community that has welcomed me with open arms. As a woman in STEM and an immigrant, I truly value having a space where we feel included and can all be our authentic selves. I look forward to finding ways to give back to the UofL community and to continue learning through the process.
Umer Yaqoob
(he/him)
Co-Treasurer
As a student in this field, I believe that a supportive and diverse community is essential for fostering innovation and new ideas. I wanted to contribute to and benefit from this collaborative environment, connecting with fellow students and faculty who are passionate about building EDI
Dr. Stacey Wetmore
(she/her)
Faculty Representative
Stacey obtained her PhD from Dalhousie University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Australian National University. Currently a Professor and Tier 1 Board of Governor’s Research Chair in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge, her research uses molecular modeling to understand the chemistry of nucleic acids. She is passionate about advocating for all underrepresented groups as well as promoting diversity and inclusion in chemistry, the chemical sciences and STEM in general.
Dr. Jean-Denys Hamel (JD)
(he/him)
Faculty Representative
I am the newest faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and I am invested with the mission to shake things up and support initiatives that can make a difference in higher education. Everyone deserves a safe place to learn and to blossom as individuals, that is accepting of them as who they are and provides them with equal opportunity. I am truly excited to see students forming bonds and being given both a strong voice and a means to take action through the ACID:BASE club.