Transylvania grad would rather research quantum dots than pretty much anything else
Collan Henderson ’19, who received an American Institute of Chemists Award at Transy, has secured a full ride and stipend to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry.
Collan Henderson ’19, who received an American Institute of Chemists Award at Transy, has secured a full ride and stipend to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry.
Emily Hayes ’19 says the support she received at Transy helped her build an undergraduate career worthy of the Shearer Scholarship and, ultimately, of acceptance into the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
Whether working for his dad’s landscaping company on sweltering summer days in Paris, Kentucky, or watching carbon quantum dots fluoresce red in the lab, or tutoring peers at Transy, Daniel Cooper ’19 is drawn to perceptible results — that “something tangible you can see.”
Christine Phipps ’19, who received an American Institute of Chemists Award, answers a few questions about her path to chemistry.
We are proud to welcome the Class of 2019 to our family of distinguished Transylvania alumni! This year’s class continues our tradition of excellence and achievement — here are just a few of the places they’ll be making an impact. You can make an impact, too, by supporting future Pioneers. Go to transy.edu to make a donation before June 30.