My goodness, how time flies! I’m very excited to see the growth of the institution that catalyzed my research career. Since my time at OCIS I finished my B.S. in Chemistry from UCR, worked as a research technician for Avery Dennison, and now I’m currently a Ph.D. Student at Clemson University studying carbon quantum dots with Dr. Ya-Ping Sun. I can say, without a doubt, that my time at OCIS with Marc and John truly taught me to love what I do. I learned to think independently, and ask questions without fear. I’m completely excited to go back and visit the new campus, and the instrument I spent so many hours working with.