Dr. Jenée Cyran is an Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department who studies in photochemical reactions.
What inspired you to pursue a careerin STEM?
I was always fascinated with science. I had an amazing high school chemistry teacher (Mrs. Schreyer) and a great freshman chemistry professor (Dr. Lowmaster), both contributed to my decision to study chemistry.
How would you describe your work to the public?
My team and I are interested in understanding sunlight driven processes and reactions in the environment and atmosphere. In particular, we investigate how these reactions occur on ice and water surfaces. Our main goal is to develop an accurate description of the mechanisms of photochemical reactions as diverse as the fate of pollutants in the atmosphere to photocatalytic water splitting.
What do you enjoy doing the most? (e.g. work related or hobby) I enjoy discussing my research through outreach activities and to see the enthusiasm of the participants. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, biking and reading.
Share an accomplishment that a younger you would have thought unachievable?
Growing up in a small, rural town in PA, I never thought I would have been a postdoctoral researcher working in Germany. It was a great experience.
If you could give a piece of advice to the younger generation, what would it be?
Experiments don’t always work out as planned and can be challenging. Don’t give up!
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