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Heather Smith

Chemical Engineering | Class of 2027 Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Research Experience

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Research Assistant, Niu Lab (Synthetic Microbiology), Summer 2025

Study Abroad Experience

  • Managing Diverse Ecosystems in Australia, Australia and Tasmania, December 26-January 14, 2025

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    Heather is in front of The Three Sisters, which is a famous rock formation found in the Blue Mountains in the southern part of Australia.

Involvement

  • Engineers Without Borders, Secretary, November 2023-Present
  • American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Outreach Chair, September 2023-Present
  • PKFEA, Outreach Committee Member, May 2025-Present

How has the PKFEA program benefited your personal, professional, or academic growth?

PKFEA has helped me meet people and build a community outside of my major. They have also provided me with opportunities to grow in my professional and academic careers through events.

Education

Minors: Mathematics and Chemistry

High School: Fremont Senior High School | Fremont, NE