Gwendolyn M. Hopper
University of South Carolina
Fourth-Year Chemistry PhD Candidate
Gwen began pursuing a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry at the University of South Carolina, where her research focuses on the environment, specifically coastal water quality. She has received several awards to fund her academic journey such as the National Science Foundation Bridge to Doctorate Fellowship, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Research Fellowship, the Grace Jordan McFadden Professors Program Scholarship, and the F. John Vernberg Bicentennial Fellowship.
She recently visited our campus and led our eight students in hands-on laboratory experiments regarding water conservation and natural resources.
