Abbie at college
MCMURTRY '28
Current research project: Developing biodegradable, surface-eroding microparticles for controlled vaccine release
Research experience includes...
  • participating in a summer program (such as SURF or an REU).

  • engaging in research through Rice course/capstone.

  • conducting research in the Texas Medical Center (TMC).

  • handling difficult mentor/program/environment.


Come see Abbie about...

exploring research interests outside of your major/discipline.

cold emailing professors.

balancing research and school, switching labs.


Advice from Abbie
"Don’t be afraid to explore research projects outside your major! You could discover a new passion, connect with amazing people, and learn something totally unexpected along the way."

Schedule a meeting with Abbie here!

Research Areas

Drug delivery devices, diaspora and ethnic media, archival work