We’re proud to introduce, Trevor Storm, one of the Fall 2024 Undergraduates of the Quarter. Trevor grew up in Enumclaw Washington, a very small town just outside of Mount Rainer in the western side of the state. There, he attended Enumclaw High School. The reason he chose chemistry was because of his enjoyable experiences in Professor May Nyman’s lab which prompted him to add the Major.  

He chose OSU because he knew that it was a great research school, and he would have lots of opportunities to join a lab here. Also, because he loves the Oregon climate and nature. He is currently doing research in May Nyman’s research group working on niobium and tantalum peroxide materials for use as carbon dioxide capture materials. He knew he wanted to get into research from the very beginning, so when the URSA-Engage program gave him the opportunity to apply to work in the Nyman lab, he jumped on it. He’s very thankful that Professor Nyman selected him to work with her and her graduate students.

His post-graduation plans are to continue his education in graduate school although he has not decided exactly where yet. After that, he would like to work in a national laboratory. Outside of school he loves to bike, hike, and be outdoors. He plays piano and juggles to de-stress during finals season and he enjoy fixing things and working on his house. His Favorite book is Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut, and his favorite Movies are Pulp Fiction and The Silence of the Lambs. His favorite food is mashed potatoes so he is excited for Thanksgiving. Something else that is interesting about him is that he lives in a tiny house outside of campus.