Natalie Popielski
BS ’17, Biology, Mercyhurst University
Thesis Title
Evidence supporting a distinct model for activity of mutagenic DNA polymerase ImuC in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Awards/Honors
- Presidential Fellowship (University at Buffalo) 2020-current
- Laboratory Product Sales Academic Achievement Award (University at Buffalo) 2020
- Received an NSF funded summer REU: Research Experience for Undergraduates (University of Pittsburgh) 2016
- Egan Scholarship (Mercyhurst University) 2013-2017
- Presidential Scholarship (Mercyhurst University) 2013-2017
- Public Health Minor of the Year Award (Mercyhurst University) 2017
- Undergraduate latin honors- Summa Cum Laude (Mercyhurst University) 2017
- Dean's list scholar (Mercyhurst University) 2013-2017
- Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society (Mercyhurst University) 2015
- Silver Award (Girl Scouts of America) 2012
- Silver-level Award for Volunteer Service (Amherst YES program) 2011
Graduate School Activities
- President of the Biochemistry Graduate Student Association (BGSA) 2022-2023
- Treasurer of the Biochemistry Graduate Student Association (BGSA) 2023-2024
- GEM: Genome, Environment, and Microbiome Community of Excellence community outreach member
Extracurricular Interests
- Skiing, Hiking, Botany