I'm Giselle (she/her), and I was born in London, UK, but raised in San Diego, California. I spent two summers designing and synthesizing novel drugs in immunology for a small molecule biotech. I like to read, explore new coffee shops and visit museums. My favorite thing about SMACS is that its open for everyone to find a community within chemistry at UCLA.

I currently do research in the Neuhauser group, focusing on method development in the area of electronic structure theory and quantum dynamics. I am also co-advised in the Caram group where he works on elucidating disorders in two-dimensional and tubular cyanine dye aggregates through computational methods. Outside of my studies, I enjoy playing video games, watching anime, and sleeping.

My name is Linus Murphy (they/he) and I'm a 3rd year. I'm a physical chemistry major by day, and a movie enthusiast also by day. By night I go to sleep. My favorite parts about SMACS are the socials and the green chemistry journal days. Feel free to message me (instagram handle: @linus.murphy) with movie and music recs, or if you want help with research/job stuff. 

I'm a 3rd-year biology major with experience in sustainable polymer chemistry research. In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar, crocheting, and watching tv shows. I'm excited for outreach events and having an amazing year with everyone! 

Hi everyone! I'm Rebecca Lee, a third year Biochemistry major with a minor in Mathematics, and your Green Chemistry chair! I'm an avid learner with research interests in molecular biophysics and photosynthesis; I'm currently in the Chen Lab working on ribozyme evolution, and in the Fleming Lab at UC Berkeley studying photoprotection mechanisms. I love SMACS for its incredibly inspiring members, the exposure to all facets of chemistry, and the opportunities to give back through service. Outside of SMACS, I'm in RSS and a CBSO violinist, and I also enjoy hiking, figure skating, and singing!

I am a 3rd year chemistry major. I joined SMACS my first year, which has helped me socially and academically within the chem (and adjacent) circles. I’m also a member of the Kwon lab where my research focuses on screening reduction and oxidation reagents to help create a library of chiral phosphine organocatalysts. I’m interested in pursuing a career in pharmaceutical patenting. Some fun facts about me: I enjoy reading mysteries, going down true crime rabbit holes, and consuming peanut butter!

Hi, I'm Chahak (che-heck, she/her)! I will switch my major when the time comes (to chemistry probably because I liked 14AE & 30B). I joined SMACS because I enjoy chemistry and I thought the people were friendly and funny. I might be pre-med so you can find me doing pre-med things (hospital volunteering, USJ, etc.) on campus. In my free time, I like talking, sleeping, watching kdramas/movies/kpop mvs, Big Blue Bussing to places, and more recently sweating about my Duolingo XP. I am lonely & friendly so feel free to talk to me about anything except the weather or where I'm from (/j you can do that too! discord: chalk1230). 

My name is Felisha and I am a second year chemistry major and the current treasurer for SMACS. I am interested in applied chemistry for renewable energy (photochemistry, hydrogen fuels, etc.). When I am not studying you'll probably find me enjoying a book, jogging through Westwood, or on a bus to Santa Monica. I joined SMACS my freshman year and my favorite thing about the club are the amazing people I've met here!