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about the p.i. – joya a. cooleyBio: Dr. Joya A. Cooley double-majored in music (B.A.) and chemistry (B.S.) at Furman University in Greenville, SC. After graduating, she pursued a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry under the direction of Prof. Susan Kauzlarich at The University of California, Davis, studying the synthesis, characterization, and structure of solid materials towards thermoelectric applications. After earning her Ph.D., she completed postdoctoral work with Prof. Ram Seshadri designing, synthesizing, and characterizing magnetocaloric materials. In the Fall of 2020, she began her independent career in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Fullerton. Email: jcooley [at] fullerton.edu Hometown: Irmo, SC Fun Fact: I love live music and have seen my favorite band, Less Than Jake, in concert 39 times. Download a current CV here. |
current group members
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carolina avalos, '22
Project: Cool pigments Major: Biochemistry Hometown: Moreno Valley, CA Fun Fact: I love reading books. My goal is to read at least 40 books by the end of the year! |
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jasmine garcia, '22
Project: Negative thermal expansion materials Major: Chemistry Hometown: Riverside, CA Fun Fact: I am currently learning Portuguese as a third language. |
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erica therese esteban, '23
Project: Negative thermal expansion materials Major: Biochemistry Hometown: Pasay City, Philippines Fun Fact: I love to travel and go on road trips with my family. I have visited half of the states in America, and it is definitely on my bucket list to have all 50 state magnets on my fridge. |
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sophie windover, '23
Project: Negative thermal expansion materials Major: Chemistry Hometown: Santa Clarita, CA Fun Fact: I work for the Center of Educational Partnerships at CSUF as a tutor and peer mentor. |
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trevor jost, '22
Project: Negative thermal expansion materials Major: Biochemistry Hometown: San Diego, CA Fun Fact: I have three geckos, a snake, and a skink. |
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mykayla miller, '23
Project: Negative thermal expansion materials Major: Biochemistry Hometown: San Bernardino, CA Fun Fact: I have a Scion FRS that I plan to modify. |
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gennesis gonzalez-rodriguez, '23
Project: Cool pigments Major: Biochemistry Hometown: Durango, Mexico Fun Fact: I love Harry Potter movies although I haven’t finished all the books yet. |
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rosaria magal, '23
Project: Negative thermal expansion Major: Biochemistry Hometown: West Papua, Indonesia Fun Fact: I have a phobia of the ocean, but I love fishing and enjoy going to the beach. |
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garrett mahler, '23
Project: Negative thermal expansion Major: Chemistry Hometown: La Habra, California Fun Fact: I play guitar in a band and have played for 15 years. |
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omar salem, '24
Project: Cool pigments Major: Psychology Hometown: Irvine, California Fun Fact: I enjoy riding motorcycles and playing soccer in my free time. |
group alumni
dayana flores, cal poly pomona '24 (summer 21-spring 22)
kyle currier, '22 (spring 21-spring 22)
maureen sison, '22 (spring 21-spring 22)
linh nguyen, '21 (fall 20-fall 21)
sam adler, '22 (spring 21)
kyle currier, '22 (spring 21-spring 22)
maureen sison, '22 (spring 21-spring 22)
linh nguyen, '21 (fall 20-fall 21)
sam adler, '22 (spring 21)