Chemical Engineering Student Takes Part in ACS Scholars Program

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Karla Morrissey

Karla Morrissey, freshman chemical engineering and Honors College student, has been selected to take part in the American Chemical Society’s Scholars Program. This program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority student who want to enter fields related to chemistry.

As part of the program, Morrissey is assigned a mentor. Shannon Servoss, assistant professor of chemical engineering, will meet with Morrissey at least once a month to help her plan and carry out her academic goals, identify research projects to take part in and locate other extracurricular opportunities.

“Karla is a bright and motivated young woman,” said Servoss. “I look forward to working with her while she’s here at the U of A and beyond.”

Morrissey, who was born in El-Salvador, became interested in chemical engineering during an internship with her aunt’s company, Latinoamerica Renovable. This company promotes awareness of renewable energy in Latin American countries. After she finishes her bachelor’s degree, Morrissey plans to pursue a graduate degree in the field of renewable energy.