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B.S., Colorado State University, 2025
2nd Year Graduate Student
Gwen is from Fort Collins, Colorado and completed her bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a minor in mathematics at Colorado State University. As an undergrad, she worked under the guidance of Dr. Megan Hill to improve mechanical recyclability of commodity polymers by using chain transfer agents for mechanoradical capture. In the Stache lab, Gwen works on improving plastic biodegradability through radical ring opening polymerization of cleavable phosphorous monomers. Outside of the lab, Gwen enjoys riding her horse, crocheting, traveling, watching baseball, and spending time with her brother’s dog.