BP4NTA Member Gabby Black Selected as an AC/DC 2023 Rising Star

Gabby Black was recently selected as an Analytical Chemistry Diversity Colloquium (AC/DC) Rising star speaker for their May seminars. Click here to view last year’s winners.

Gabby is an active member in BP4NTA leading multiple efforts within the group. She was crucial for the publication of the Chem Space Tool  and she is currently the co-chair of the Journals and Outreach committee for BP4NTA. We spearheaded Gabby’s nomination as recognition for her contribution to the group and the field of environmental and analytical chemistry.

Gabby’s selection letter reads: “The committee was very impressed with your accomplishments to date as well as the strong letters of support provided by your current and past advisors. Your research accomplishments to date are stellar and will have a sustained impact on the field of measurement science. The committee also expressed gratitude and enthusiasm for your efforts in promoting inclusive and equitable learning and research environments.”

Congratulations Gabby!

Update: Gabby will give a seminar along with other Rising Stars on May 10th. Here is the agenda:

Wednesday, May 10th. Rising Star Celebration Part 1 (1:00 – 2:30 pm EST)

  1. Tammi van Neel (Univ. of Washington) Localized cell-surface sampling using functionalized beads.
  2. Lamyaa Almehmadi (SUNY Albany) Enhanced Raman spectroscopy techniques for drug discovery, mRNA vaccine stability, and forensics.
  3. Dr. Gabrielle Black (U.S. Geological Survey) Investigating potential mammary gland carcinogens in California drinking water.

Wednesday, May 17th. Rising Star Celebration Part 2 (1:00 – 2:00 pm EST)

  1. Genesis Barzallo (CalState Los Angeles) Exploring the complex chemical composition of plastic waste-derived alternative fuels.
  2. Nathan Dominique (Univ. of Notre Dame) A chemical and analytical toolbox for N-heterocyclic carbene monolayers.