Ma’Kya
Kerns
Hometown: Lumberton, NC
Major: Chemistry
Research Interest: Drug Discovery and Pharmacology
“I am greatly looking forward to building strong relations with both my peers and UNC faculty as I navigate through college life in the upcoming four years at UNC.
WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THE CSS PROGRAM AND CAROLINA?
Besides the great sports culture at UNC, I was greatly attracted to all the wonderful academic opportunities and resources that Carolina has to offer.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO EXPERIENCING AT CAROLINA OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS?
I am greatly looking forward to building strong relations with both my peers and UNC faculty as I navigate through college life in the upcoming four years at UNC.
WHAT RESEARCH TOPIC(S) ARE YOU INTERESTED IN EXPLORING AND WHY?
I am interested in exploring how various substances affect the human body and how it can be used for therapeutic purposes. This interests me because it is a way to use my passion for chemistry to further advance medicinal treatments for the mass public.
WHAT IS ONE THING YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FUTURE STEM CAREER?
In the future, I hope to boost efficiency for the public mass receiving medications.