Undergraduate Atmospheric Chemistry Consortium

Welcome to the Undergraduate Atmospheric Chemistry Consortium (UACC). We are a consortium of atmospheric chemistry research groups at liberal arts colleges dedicated to advancing undergraduate research, collaboration, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to build a vibrant, collaborative network that enriches undergraduate research in atmospheric chemistry. The Consortium creates opportunities for undergraduate research groups to share their work throughout the year, fostering cross‑institutional exchange and exposure to diverse scientific approaches. We are committed to supporting one another across institutions and strengthening our shared resources. Our goal is to elevate and showcase the contributions of our research groups and all undergraduate researchers in the Consortium.

Research Groups

UACC currently brings together five atmospheric and environmental chemistry research groups from four liberal arts colleges, creating opportunities for collaboration, scientific exchange, and undergraduate research:

Juan Navea – Skidmore College
Atmospheric aerosols • Photochemistry • Surface chemistry • Spectroscopy • Quantum chemistry • Chemical kinetics.
Karena McKinney – Colby College
Atmospheric Chemistry • BVOCs • Ozone Formation • Secondary Organic Aerosols • Atmospheric Oxidation • Air Pollution Interactions
Greg Drozd – Colby College
Atmospheric Chemistry • Photochemistry • Aerosols • Wildfire Emissions • Microplastics • Air Pollutants
Jacob Stewart – Connecticut College
BVOCs • Laser Spectroscopy • Atmospheric Chemistry • Quantum Cascade Lasers • Climate and Air Quality
Melissa Galloway – Lafayette College
Aqueous Aerosols • Atmospheric Chemistry • Photochemistry • Carbonyl Reactions • Climate Change • Air Quality