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