Alex is from Austin, Texas, and decided to go to school in Minnesota to explore a new culture and have snowy weather for a change. He is majoring in Neuroscience and Chemistry to combine the disciplines into positive outcomes to create therapies for neurological disorders. Currently he is working on flow chemistry and applications for carbene olefin metathesis! When not studying or being in lab, Alex adores spending time with his friends, nights out, weightlifting, exploring nature, cooking, hammocking, dogs, and his family!