Paul Carey

Midwest Crossroads AGEP
Indiana University, Bloomington

Paul Carey is a second-year graduate student in the Indiana University Department of Chemistry. He studies atmospheric chemistry under the supervision of Professor Phil Stevens, whose research concerns the chemistry of air pollution. In particular, Paul is working on models of chemical reactions that lead to the production of ozone.

A lifelong Hoosier, Paul was raised in Indianapolis earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. He developed an interest in the environment during college, where he took several environmental science classes. These supplemented his studies of general chemistry and prepared him to focus on atmospheric chemistry as a graduate student. Paul also enhanced his skills as an undergraduate by participating in Purdue’s Summer Research Opportunities Program. His SROP experiences involved biochemistry, physical chemistry and atmospheric chemistry.

Outside the lab, Paul carries on a number of activities in addition to his coursework. He leads a discussion section of an introductory chemistry course. His enjoyment of helping students in his section has reaffirmed his desire to teach. Paul also volunteers his time in service of others. While at Purdue, he co-founded the Ian Smith Foundation with some friends from Indianapolis. The Foundation awards college scholarships to minority youth in Indianapolis, provides free tutoring to struggling students, and hosts an annual youth summit. He is also the Vice President of the Indiana University student chapter of NOBCChE, the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers.

Academic Disciplines:
Atmospheric Sciences
Chemistry