Melody Kelley is a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry. A native of Detroit, MI, she attended Wayne State University where she obtained a BA in chemistry. In an effort to indulge her passions, she plans to pursue a career in education, research, and service. She was recently awarded several graduate fellowships, including the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. She is very grateful for these successes however, in the true spirit of education; she looks forward to helping others accomplish as well.
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