
CIC Team
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Marley Abrew
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: I’m a big chemistry nerd but outside of the lab I love cycling in the foothills, cooking, and spending time with my family!
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309 and 310
About Me: I’m a big chemistry nerd but outside of the lab I love cycling in the foothills, cooking, and spending time with my family!
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309 and 310
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Festus Aghahowa
Graduate Student
About Me: I am a chemistry graduate student from Nigeria. Outside schoolwork, I enjoy sports and, most recently, cooking. Feel free to connect with me on chemistry, sports, or life in general.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
About Me: I am a chemistry graduate student from Nigeria. Outside schoolwork, I enjoy sports and, most recently, cooking. Feel free to connect with me on chemistry, sports, or life in general.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
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Kenzie Ballinger
Graduate Student
About Me: I am a passionate and competitive soccer enthusiast. Whether I’m cheering on my favorite team or engaging in a friendly match with friends. Off the field, I bring the same level of determination and enthusiasm to everything I do. Let’s kick it!
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
About Me: I am a passionate and competitive soccer enthusiast. Whether I’m cheering on my favorite team or engaging in a friendly match with friends. Off the field, I bring the same level of determination and enthusiasm to everything I do. Let’s kick it!
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
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Haley Betterton
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: I love hiking + backpacking and spontaneous adventures with friends! If not outdoors, I can often be found playing board games or reading. Also, I am fluent in Spanish and am pursuing it as a second major along with Chemistry.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
About Me: I love hiking + backpacking and spontaneous adventures with friends! If not outdoors, I can often be found playing board games or reading. Also, I am fluent in Spanish and am pursuing it as a second major along with Chemistry.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
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David Boldridge
Lab Instructor
About Me: I’m a cyclist, and you will often find me exploring Boise on two wheels. My favorite quote is “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Sills, American Opera soprano
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, and 212
About Me: I’m a cyclist, and you will often find me exploring Boise on two wheels. My favorite quote is “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Sills, American Opera soprano
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, and 212
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Rylli Burton
Graduate Student
About Me: I’m from the Midwest so I really appreciate being in the mountains. I like to hike, bike, and snowshoe whenever I can.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
About Me: I’m from the Midwest so I really appreciate being in the mountains. I like to hike, bike, and snowshoe whenever I can.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
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Maddie Cardenas
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: I’m currently majoring in biology and have a minor in chemistry. I also love to be outdoors and play soccer with friends!
I can help you with: Chem 100, 101, 111, and 112
About Me: I’m currently majoring in biology and have a minor in chemistry. I also love to be outdoors and play soccer with friends!
I can help you with: Chem 100, 101, 111, and 112
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Hannah Dupay
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: I love doing judo and jujitsu in my free time. Let’s throw down organic chemistry together.
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: I love doing judo and jujitsu in my free time. Let’s throw down organic chemistry together.
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Morgan Fong
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: I’m from Washington and I am a plant lover! I enjoy hiking, running and anything outdoors in any season. I always love to hear a good chemistry joke as well!
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: I’m from Washington and I am a plant lover! I enjoy hiking, running and anything outdoors in any season. I always love to hear a good chemistry joke as well!
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Christina Fischer
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: When I’m not on the third floor of the science building you can find me in a corner somewhere reading a book cuddled up with a blanket, my cat and my dog.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: When I’m not on the third floor of the science building you can find me in a corner somewhere reading a book cuddled up with a blanket, my cat and my dog.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Maddelyn Glassey
CIC Manager
About Me: I am an Inorganic Chemistry Grad student who recently got married, adopted a kitten, and bought a house! Life can be so much fun and I hope to show you how fun chemistry can be! This is a photo of my husband (left) and me (right) at Lagoon Park in Utah.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 307, and 308
About Me: I am an Inorganic Chemistry Grad student who recently got married, adopted a kitten, and bought a house! Life can be so much fun and I hope to show you how fun chemistry can be! This is a photo of my husband (left) and me (right) at Lagoon Park in Utah.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 307, and 308
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Max Harvey
Lab Instructor
About Me: Born in Alaska, raised as a Texan. Snow Enthusiast.
I can help you with: Chem 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
About Me: Born in Alaska, raised as a Texan. Snow Enthusiast.
I can help you with: Chem 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
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Travis Hudok
Graduate Student
About Me: I am from Alaska, and when I’m not indoors doing chemistry, you can probably find me up at Bogus.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 112, 307, and 309
About Me: I am from Alaska, and when I’m not indoors doing chemistry, you can probably find me up at Bogus.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 112, 307, and 309
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James Jenson
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: I love to spend time outside cycling, hiking, camping, taking wildlife photos, or just posting up in a nice spot and reading all day.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
About Me: I love to spend time outside cycling, hiking, camping, taking wildlife photos, or just posting up in a nice spot and reading all day.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
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Gretchen Kunz
Lab Instructor
About Me: I’m a mother of four boys and a military wife. I love to read and am a Korean Drama fan. I also love music and have eclectic musical tastes. I am a Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D. candidate with a Bachelors in Chemistry and a Masters in Biomolecular Sciences. I’ve been tutoring since 2016, and teaching Chemistry labs since 2018.
I can help you with: Chem 100, 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: I’m a mother of four boys and a military wife. I love to read and am a Korean Drama fan. I also love music and have eclectic musical tastes. I am a Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D. candidate with a Bachelors in Chemistry and a Masters in Biomolecular Sciences. I’ve been tutoring since 2016, and teaching Chemistry labs since 2018.
I can help you with: Chem 100, 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Matthew Lindley
Lab Instructor
About Me: My passion in chemistry is organic synthesis and its role in medicinal chemistry. Outside of the world of chemistry, I enjoy playing guitar, taking care of plants, and spending time with my cats!
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: My passion in chemistry is organic synthesis and its role in medicinal chemistry. Outside of the world of chemistry, I enjoy playing guitar, taking care of plants, and spending time with my cats!
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Matthew Lorentz
Graduate Student
About Me: I grew up in San Diego, California and came to Boise State to play in the Blue Thunder Marching Band. I also enjoy playing soccer and spending time with my friends!
I can help you with: Chem 100, 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
About Me: I grew up in San Diego, California and came to Boise State to play in the Blue Thunder Marching Band. I also enjoy playing soccer and spending time with my friends!
I can help you with: Chem 100, 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
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Jonas Milton
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: I am graduating from BSU in the Spring of 2025 with my health sciences degree and applying to Medical School in June with the ultimate goal of becoming a surgeon. Something interesting about me is that I love freediving and I just became an uncle!
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: I am graduating from BSU in the Spring of 2025 with my health sciences degree and applying to Medical School in June with the ultimate goal of becoming a surgeon. Something interesting about me is that I love freediving and I just became an uncle!
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Christina Mottishaw
Laboratory Manager
About Me: I help run the Chemistry Stockroom. That means you can come ask me questions in the CIC or in the stockroom. Come find me – I love talking about Physical Chemistry and Biochemistry, too!
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309, and 310.
About Me: I help run the Chemistry Stockroom. That means you can come ask me questions in the CIC or in the stockroom. Come find me – I love talking about Physical Chemistry and Biochemistry, too!
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309, and 310.
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Chris Pajak
Lab Instructor
About Me: My hobbies are running rivers, skiing, and cooking.
I can help you with: Chem 111, 111L, 307, and 308
About Me: My hobbies are running rivers, skiing, and cooking.
I can help you with: Chem 111, 111L, 307, and 308
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Kathryn Pierson
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: Boise native that loves to read or be outside. I’m a Biochemistry major with an English minor so I’m happy to talk about chemistry or what your current favorite book is!
I can help you with: Chem 111, 112, 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: Boise native that loves to read or be outside. I’m a Biochemistry major with an English minor so I’m happy to talk about chemistry or what your current favorite book is!
I can help you with: Chem 111, 112, 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Eric Read
Graduate Student
About Me: Overall ubergeek and walking encyclopedia. I am working on my Master’s Degree in Chemistry.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: Overall ubergeek and walking encyclopedia. I am working on my Master’s Degree in Chemistry.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Tauras Rimkus
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me:Â I have a strong passion for all things related to fitness, and I am actively engaged in teaching a couple of yoga classes at the campus rec center. When it comes to Chemistry, the Organic side is definitely my forte.
I can help you with: Chem 111, 112, 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me:Â I have a strong passion for all things related to fitness, and I am actively engaged in teaching a couple of yoga classes at the campus rec center. When it comes to Chemistry, the Organic side is definitely my forte.
I can help you with: Chem 111, 112, 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Dale Russell
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: My hobbies are skiing, backpacking rock climbing, mountaineering, and kayaking.
I can help you with: Chem 100, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, and 307
About Me: My hobbies are skiing, backpacking rock climbing, mountaineering, and kayaking.
I can help you with: Chem 100, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, and 307
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AJ Santana Cabrera
Lab Instructor
About Me: I love learning new things and am a huge nerd in and outside of the lab. Aside from Chemistry, you can find me dabbling in History, Music, Language, and any sort of hands-on craft. However, most of my free time is spent playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends.
I can help you with: Chem 100, 101, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
About Me: I love learning new things and am a huge nerd in and outside of the lab. Aside from Chemistry, you can find me dabbling in History, Music, Language, and any sort of hands-on craft. However, most of my free time is spent playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends.
I can help you with: Chem 100, 101, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
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Beckett Sebolt
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: I’m Beckett and a biochemistry major here at BSU. I’m a Boise native with an unending appetite for live music and bouldering. Feel free to tell me about your favorite venue in Boise!
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: I’m Beckett and a biochemistry major here at BSU. I’m a Boise native with an unending appetite for live music and bouldering. Feel free to tell me about your favorite venue in Boise!
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Iris Smith
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: I am working towards a Biology major and Chemistry minor. In my spare time I like hiking, camping, painting, singing and spending time with my many pets.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
About Me: I am working towards a Biology major and Chemistry minor. In my spare time I like hiking, camping, painting, singing and spending time with my many pets.
I can help you with: Chem 101, 101L, 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
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Tessa Sprague
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: Boise native, when I’m not studying you can find me skiing, cycling, fishing, or loitering at a local coffee shop! Come tell me all about your favorite Boise activities!!
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: Boise native, when I’m not studying you can find me skiing, cycling, fishing, or loitering at a local coffee shop! Come tell me all about your favorite Boise activities!!
I can help you with: Chem 101, 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 307, 308, 309, and 310
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Audrey Thompson
Chemistry Instructional Assistant
About Me: When I’m not tutoring, you can find me indulging in some of my favorite hobbies: drawing, D&D, and taxidermy. I have a deep love for nature and am a huge nerd when it comes to dinosaurs. If I’m not outside enjoying Idaho’s beautiful scenery, you’ll most likely find me hanging out with my beloved cat, Bingus!
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310
About Me: When I’m not tutoring, you can find me indulging in some of my favorite hobbies: drawing, D&D, and taxidermy. I have a deep love for nature and am a huge nerd when it comes to dinosaurs. If I’m not outside enjoying Idaho’s beautiful scenery, you’ll most likely find me hanging out with my beloved cat, Bingus!
I can help you with: Chem 307, 308, 309, and 310