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Hannah Shockley

  • Class

    Class of 2027

  • Program

    B.S. in Forensic Chemistry; minors in Biology, Math ( College of Liberal Arts )

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    Hannah is majoring in Forensic Chemistry with minors in Biology and Mathematics. She is a member of the Delta Delta Epsilon Forensic Chemistry Co-Ed Fraternity, Women in STEM, and Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS), along with 2 other organizations.
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Why did you choose to attend UM?

An honest answer would be because my parents told me to go here. I originally wanted to go to the University of Knoxville since I grew up going there. However, I fell in love with this campus, and I can not imagine any other school I would want to attend. It is smaller than most SEC schools, so I rarely see an unfamiliar face wherever I go. The grove is a place I recommend all of my friends to try at least once as it is an atmosphere unlike anything I have seen. I have been to almost all of the SEC schools, and I can confidently say UM is the best by a long shot.  
An honest answer would be because my parents told me to go here. I originally wanted to go to the University of Knoxville since I grew up going there. However, I fell in love with this campus, and I can not imagine any other school I would want to attend. It is smaller than most SEC schools, so I rarely see an unfamiliar face wherever I go. The grove is a place I recommend all of my friends to try at least once as it is an atmosphere unlike anything I have seen. I have been to almost all of the SEC schools, and I can confidently say UM is the best by a long shot.  

What would you tell a high school student about your major? What is most important for them to know if they are interested in pursuing that field of study?

There are only a few chemistry programs in the U.S that are fully accredited, and the University of Mississippi happens to be one of them. The program I am in offers rigorous chemistry coursework along with hands-on applications. It is a very demanding major, but in my opinion, it is worth it. As we have gotten further into the coursework, my classes are more suited to me. The classes are smaller and more personable. The classes are a combination of chemistry, biology, and analytical techniques used to solve crimes. We learn how to analyze data, drugs, and evidence to use in real-world situations. There are many research projects that can suit anyone’s interest. The research project I am in deals with Carbon 6 and the effects it has on the environment, as it can lead to global warming.
There are only a few chemistry programs in the U.S that are fully accredited, and the University of Mississippi happens to be one of them. The program I am in offers rigorous chemistry coursework along with hands-on applications. It is a very demanding major, but in my opinion, it is worth it. As we have gotten further into the coursework, my classes are more suited to me. The classes are smaller and more personable. The classes are a combination of chemistry, biology, and analytical techniques used to solve crimes. We learn how to analyze data, drugs, and evidence to use in real-world situations. There are many research projects that can suit anyone’s interest. The research project I am in deals with Carbon 6 and the effects it has on the environment, as it can lead to global warming.

Why is your department a special place?

The Forensic Chemistry major is not offered at a lot of Universities, so it is quite unique. The program is also accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Science, which ensures that those who are pursuing this degree will have a high-quality education that meets the standards. The degree also requires an internship during your Junior year summer. This can help students get real-world hands-on experience and expand their connections in the field.   

The Forensic Chemistry major is not offered at a lot of Universities, so it is quite unique. The program is also accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Science, which ensures that those who are pursuing this degree will have a high-quality education that meets the standards. The degree also requires an internship during your Junior year summer. This can help students get real-world hands-on experience and expand their connections in the field.   

What class or professor has had the most impact on you?

The professor who has impacted me the most would be Dr. Fortenberry. He taught physical chemistry, and although I did not know what was going on most of the time in that class, he made it enjoyable enough to show up three times a week. His class is tough and did not make sense most of the time, but he made an effort to know each and every person’s name. If you attended his office hours, he would walk you through what you did not understand as many times as you needed. There were also loads of students always so we would all help each other out.  

The professor who has impacted me the most would be Dr. Fortenberry. He taught physical chemistry, and although I did not know what was going on most of the time in that class, he made it enjoyable enough to show up three times a week. His class is tough and did not make sense most of the time, but he made an effort to know each and every person’s name. If you attended his office hours, he would walk you through what you did not understand as many times as you needed. There were also loads of students always so we would all help each other out.  

What do you hope to do after graduation? What are your career goals/plans?

I would love to be a forensic pathologist assistant. After a couple of years of that, I might go to medical school and become a Pathologist.  

I would love to be a forensic pathologist assistant. After a couple of years of that, I might go to medical school and become a Pathologist.  

What is one thing you wish you knew as an incoming freshman that you'd tell your past self (about the general college experience)?

I wish I had taken my first couple of classes more seriously than I did. I slacked off a lot in my Freshman year, and it came back to bite me. 

I wish I had taken my first couple of classes more seriously than I did. I slacked off a lot in my Freshman year, and it came back to bite me. 

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