Charmchi named a Beckman Scholar

AirUCI grad student Avisa Charmchi has been named a 2024 UCI Beckman Scholar by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.  Avisa is double-majoring in Chemistry and Biological Sciences studying non-linear chemistry from atmospheric oxidation of volatile organic compounds as part of a joint project between the research groups of AirUCI faculty. Sergey Nizkorodov (Chemistry) and Celia Faiola (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Chemistry). Each year, 1-3 outstanding students are selected as the Beckman Scholars based on their academic record, quality of previous research experience, and potential to become prominent research leaders in the chemical and life sciences.