Ayomide Ajewole

Ayomide earned his Bachelor's degree in Pure and Applied Chemistry from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Nigeria. His undergraduate thesis focused on invesitating the antidiabetic potential of Okra-Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Wistar rats. At the University of Iowa, his PhD research is focused on methodology development and complex molecule synthesis. In his free time, Ayomide loves to hang out with friends, cook and sing.

Andy Barnes

Andy was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and completed his undergraduate studies at Saint Louis University. He went on to complete a Master's in Chemistry at Illinois State University where he worked on oxidopyrylium [5+2] cycloadditions. After two years in the wilderness of Nashville, Tennessee, he has returned to academia at the University of Iowa where his research is focused on developing novel tools for chemical biology applications. Outside of lab, Andy enjoys small adventures with his wife and spending time with his small pets.

Beau Leavenworth

Beau was raised in Tipton, Iowa, and completed his B.A. at Grinnell College, where he majored in Chemistry and Gender Studies. While at Grinnell, he completed an internal summer research program and an NSF REM at Arizona State University. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Chemistry at the University of Iowa, where his research focuses on developing fluorescent tools for biological applications. Outside of the lab, he loves to run, hike, play the violin, and perform in local acapella groups.