2025 Project SEED student Hieu Huynh capped off a successful summer project with Dr. David Thompson at Sam Houston State University by presenting a poster at the ACS Fall National Meeting in Washington, DC. Hieu reports:

"Going to the ACS National Meeting was such a fun and eye-opening experience. It was my first time ever being at a conference on such a huge national scale, and I was honestly amazed by how many scientists, students, and professionals were all gathered in one place. From presenting my own poster to walking around and seeing all the different talks and exhibits, it felt exciting and inspiring. I got to meet people from all over the country, hear about their research, and really feel what it’s like to be part of the larger science community. Overall, it was an unforgettable first experience that made me even more motivated about pursuing chemistry.  

Thank you Dr Thompson and his team of graduate students from Sam Houston State University, ACS National and ACS Greater Houston Section for giving me this awesome opportunity!"