Jenna King '24
Doctoral Candidate in Chemistry, Northeastern University
A double major in chemistry and health sciences, King found her path at Gettysburg with the support of faculty and friends. She performed research on bladder cancer as part of the Cross-Disciplinary Science Institute (X-SIG) in 2022 and she is currently doing independent research on gold nanoparticle exposure in aquatic wildlife alongside Chemistry Prof. Lucas Thompson. When she’s not enjoying long runs across the battlefield with her friends, King works as a peer learning associate in the Chemistry Department and student assistant in the athletics equipment room. She also previously served as president of her sorority, Gamma Phi Beta. “All of these opportunities have allowed me to grow as a leader, a critical thinker, a time-manager, and allowed me to discover what my future will look like,” King said. “The research experiences I have been a part of have pushed me to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry next year.” King will begin the next chapter in her educational journey at Northeastern University in the fall.