Bec Roldan

Bec (they/them) is an organic chemist and science communication enthusiast from rural Louisiana. They obtained a B.S. in chemistry with honors from Rhodes College, where they performed medicinal chemistry research under the guidance of Prof. Larryn Peterson. Currently, Roldan is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the lab of Prof. Corey Stephenson. During this time, they have investigated ways to leverage single electron chemistry in the synthesis of resveratrol natural products. They have also participated in several science communication endeavors, including running a podcast (My Fave Queer Chemist), publishing freelances pieces in Science and Chemistry and Engineering News, and presenting on inclusive science communication at national STEM conferences.