Emma Macturk
Emma Macturk is a candidate for the Master of Science degree in Environmental Chemistry. She started at W&M during the Fall 2023 semester after graduating from Washington College with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and environmental science. In the lab, Emma will be working on nontargeted analysis of fingermark residue using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography. When Emma’s not in the lab, she loves being on the water either sailing or paddleboarding. When she’s not on the water, she likes to bake sweets and read in her free time.
Abby Jones
Abby Jones is a member of the class of ‘27 and intends to major in both chemistry and biology. She has always wanted a career in forensic science and hopes to apply both her degrees and her work in this lab to future forensic jobs. Abby will be working on research involving GC×GC-TOFMS in forensic science fields. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and aspires to visit all 63 national parks as well as hike the whole Appalachian trail.
Sarah Foster
Sarah Foster began studying at William and Mary in the fall of 2023 and intends to major in Biology and/or Chemistry. In this research laboratory, Sarah assists in running experiments related to comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography for nontargeted applications. In her free time, Sarah enjoys listening to music, volunteering with various on-campus organizations, and watching movies and TV with her friends.
Kira Fisher
Kira started studying at William & Mary in the Fall of 2022 and will be graduating in 2026. She is a Chemistry major planning to work in research. Her project will focus on finding a more sustainable and efficient carrier gas in two-dimensional gas chromatography, hoping to further the use of two-dimensional gas chromatography in forensics and other laboratories. When she is not researching and studying, Kira enjoys playing soccer, watching movies, and spending time with her family.
Grace Saunders
Grace Saunders is a student in the class of 2026 and is majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Mathematics. She is working on the development of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) for use in the chemical analysis of gunshot residues. Her research goal is to devise a methodology so that GC×GC may be used to strengthen the credibility of gunshot residue as evidence in a forensic investigation. In her free time, she enjoys getting outdoors (especially going hiking!), baking, spending time with her friends and going to events with her social sorority, Tri Delta, and reading whatever she can get her hands on.
Virginia Weina
Virginia Weina is currently a first-year William and Mary student en route to graduate in 2027. She is currently planning to earn a degree in chemistry. Her work will focus on analyzing decomposition odors in submerged environments using GC×GC-TOFMS. While outside the lab, Virginia participates in many forms of physical activity, such as gymnastics, dance cardio, softball, and weight lifting.