The NURJ

My name is Shifa Noor, a Junior majoring in Chemistry and planning to minor in AI. I’m currently part of the Meade Lab as an undergraduate researcher where I perform organic synthesis and analysis for medicinal chemistry research projects. The recent Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and Physics have further strengthened my long-standing interest in the intersection of science and AI for the future. I believe that AI will make possible what has been impossible in the past decades and that we are to witness more major breakthroughs resulting from this synergy. Besides my profound enthusiasm in medicinal chemistry, I also love running and baking. I’m almost always training for a half marathon and I make use of my acquired laboratory skills at home, baking cakes and pastries. I also enjoy listening and helping other struggling students as a peer coach working with ASLA.