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Francisco Birk

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Graduated:
University of Florida, Class of 2012

Currently Working As:
Graduate Student, Texas A&M University

What do you love about your job?
I'm currently finishing up my Ph.D., but I've really enjoyed developing critical thinking and data analysis skills, learning new synthetic and characterization techniques, and working with excellent faculty and students at Texas A&M.

What has been the most exciting part of your career so far?
Writing up my dissertation!

What would you tell yourself at age 18?

How has ACS Scholars impacted your life and career?
The ACS Scholars helped support me during my senior year of undergrad, which was crucial as I was applying and visiting graduate schools in addition to finishing up classes and working.