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Paula
Mata

Cohort 12

Hometown: Greensboro, NC

Major: Chemistry

Research Interest: Chemistry Related







WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THE CSS PROGRAM AND CAROLINA?

The education opportunities and the additional resources!

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO EXPERIENCING AT CAROLINA OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS?

Learning first and foremost, but besides that building connections, and exploring all the activities Carolina has to offer.

WHAT RESEARCH TOPIC(S) ARE YOU INTERESTED IN EXPLORING AND WHY?

I don’t have a specific thing as I want to keep an open mind, but maybe something with plants reacting to chemicals or different conditions.

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FUTURE STEM CAREER?

Publish my research