Abigayle (Abby) Fadgen
Undergraduate Student
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA
01609

Contact via email: acfadgen@wpi.edu

 

Abigayle studies the degradation of chemical warfare agent (CWA) simulants on the surface of a nanomaterial our lab works with (1DL) using FTIR spectroscopy.

If you think this project sounds interesting and would like to work on a similar MQP, then contact Prof. Grimm to join now!

What brought you to WPI?

A cappella, choir, research opportunities, and the fast-paced learning environment!

What are your research interests?

Surface and materials, physical chemistry, chemical decomposition, frankensteining research instruments.

What will you be doing immediately following your time at WPI?

Continuing research elsewhere!

What are your long term professional goals?

Attending graduate school and a career in academia or industry.