Major: Medicinal Chemistry
Hometown: Scottsburg, IN
High School: Scottsburg High School
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., September 7, 2022—Colin decided to attend IUPUI because of the undergraduate research opportunities in his field and the university’s connection with the city of Indianapolis. As a Bepko Scholar, Colin wants to be a role model for other students and encourage them to give back in their communities. Colin describes himself as very passionate about public health and preventing substance abuse in adolescents. In high school, he organized a food drive through his student council for Thanksgiving and also created an app that encourages students to attend community activities and events for prizes. This incentivizes teens to build connections with their community and develop positive habits. Colin plans to pursue a career as a pharmaceutical scientist where he hopes to educate younger populations about substance abuse.