"I wanted to be challenged to apply theories to overcome the world’s real-life problems. As an Abbott Laboratories intern, I worked specifically with Kaletra, an HIV/AIDS medication. It is so exciting to work on a project that could possibly stop the proliferation of HIV/AIDS in the world."
Sijie Dai
Hometown:
Ruston, Louisiana
Major:
Chemical Engineering
Honors:
McKelvey Scholar, Antoinette Frances Dames Award, American Institute of Chemical Engineers Academic Excellence Award
Internships:
Abbott Laboratories
Extracurricular:
Relay for Life Volunteer
Future Goal:
Medical or pharmacy school