Principal Investigator

Michael J. Stevenson, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Dartmouth College (2016)
B.S. in Biochemistry, University of Washington (2009)
Professional Appointments
• Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of San Francisco (2020-present)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Davis (2017-2020)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ohio State University (2016-2017)
Contact
email: mstevenson3@usfca.edu
Graduate Students

Tiffany Alvarez
B.S. in Biochemistry, Berry College (2020)
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy doing yoga, shopping, and watching Netflix.

Keana Davis
B.A. in Biochemistry, University of Iowa (2020)
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy baking, reading, and crocheting.
Undergraduate Students

Maria Aviles-Sandoval
Major: Chemistry, B.S. (Spring 2024, anticipated)
What is a fun fact about you?
My favorite food is birria tacos!

Jaden Lucas-Retherford
Major: Chemistry, B.S. (Spring 2023, anticipated)
What are your hobbies?
I am a huge martial art and combat fan, and I have trained, fought, and practiced Muay Thai, Karate, Aikido, and Jiu Jitsu.

Marcela Valle
Major: Psychology, B.A. (Spring 2023, anticipated)
What is a fun fact about you?
If I could have any super power, I would choose telepathy.
Post·dog·toral Scholar

Gertrude E. Luong-Stevenson, Ph.D.
Ph.D. University of California, Davis (2018)
What is your favorite food?
Broccoli and bananas, hands down. They are so delici…. SQUIRREL!!!