Fresno State students aim to pave the way for aspiring scientists [Video]

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A group of Fresno State graduate students is working hard to create a safe space of opportunity, guidance, and hope for aspiring chemistry students.

“We wanted to showcase what chemistry is, the diversity of the chemist and the diversity of the disciplines,” says SJV Younger Chemist Committee President, Eric Thompson. “Often, as an undergrad, I didn’t know what chemistry really was.”

In March of 2024, Thompson says several students brainstormed ways of helping those confused and founded the San Joaquin Valley Younger Chemist Committee.

“We all come from different backgrounds,” he said. “From the Hmong community, Latino community and just the people who we are very different.”

“Something like this gives us the opportunity to see what could some of those potential career paths be and see we are not limited by traditional restrictions that we think of,” says Maria Del Carmen Reynoso.

Mack Jackson says an AP chemistry teacher …