Distinguished Majors

Pede

Chris Pede is from Lynchburg, Virginia and was homeschooled, meaning he graduated high school as both valedictorian and bottom of his class. He's graduating from UVA with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. 

Fisher

Robert grew up in McLean, VA and graduated from Trinity Christian School in Fairfax. He will be graduating from UVA with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Specialization in Biochemistry, with ACS certification and a minor in Psychology.

Chung

As a student at the University of Virginia, Andrew Chung started his undergraduate journey attending Professor Walter D. Harman’s morning lecture, Principles of Chemical Structure. Learning from Professor Harman was an edifying experience that allowed for viewing chemistry from different perspectives. Furthermore, one of the biggest lessons taken away from Professor Harman was seeing things from a beginner’s point of view.

Sheehan

Colton Sheehan is from Farmville, Virginia and graduated from Prince Edward County High School. He will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a specialization in Materials Science, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and a Minor in Math.

Chai

Tina Chai is from Falls Church, Virginia and graduated from McLean High School. She is graduating from U.Va. with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a specialization in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Wang

Eric is from Boston Massachusetts but graduated from Oakton high school in Fairfax Virginia. He is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a specialization in biochemistry and a Bachelor of Art in Computer Science with distinguished major. 

Frye

Lucas is from Severna Park, Maryland, and graduated from Severna Park High School. He is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, with a specialization in environmental chemistry.

Wachamo

Samuel grew up in Hawassa, Ethiopia until he moved to the U.S. and resided in Alexandria, VA in 2013.  He attended T.C. Williams High School. The fact that Samuel has only been in the U.S. a few short years makes his success at UVA, and in general, that much more remarkable. Despite the myriad changes and challenges Samuel faced as his family resettled in northern Virginia, he graduated at the top of his class at T.C. Williams High School and received a full scholarship to the University of Virginia.

Venkataramany

Barat grew up in Ashland, OH, and graduated as the valedictorian from Ashland High School. He will be graduating from UVA with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Specialization in Biochemistry) with ACS Certification and a minor in Psychology.

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