Bryn Mawr College
Overview
Bryn Mawr College is a prestigious women’s liberal arts college in Pennsylvania, where Natalie Loui earned her undergraduate degree and began her career in biochemical research.
Vital Information
- Type: Women’s Liberal Arts College
- Location: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
- Founded: 1885
- Notable: Member of the Seven Sisters colleges, known for rigorous academics and strong science programs
Loui Family Connection
Natalie Loui (2017-2021)
Natalie Loui, granddaughter of Florence Chinn Loui and Wallace Loui, attended Bryn Mawr College from 2017-2021.
Academic Program:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Member of the Burgmayer Research Group
Research Career: While still an undergraduate (starting January 2019), Natalie became a Laboratory Researcher & Supervisor at Bryn Mawr College:
- Synthesized structural models of the molybdenum cofactor under nitrogenous conditions
- Used specialized equipment including Schlenk line and isolation glovebox
- Initiated and led independent research projects
- Instructed incoming undergraduate research students on inorganic synthesis
- Also worked as Laboratory Assistant (September 2019 - March 2020)
Significance to Family Legacy
Natalie’s education at Bryn Mawr continues the Loui family’s tradition of pursuing excellence in science and medicine:
- Her grandmother Florence Chinn Loui was a pioneering physician who attended Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania (also a historically women’s institution)
- Her father William Loui is a medical oncologist and hematologist
- Natalie’s choice of biochemistry and her research focus represents the third generation of the family in medical/scientific fields
The parallel between Florence attending a women’s medical college in the 1940s-50s and Natalie attending a women’s liberal arts college in the 2010s-20s is particularly meaningful, showing how the family has maintained its commitment to education while adapting to changing times.
Historical Context
Bryn Mawr College was founded in 1885 as one of the Seven Sisters colleges, established to provide women with educational opportunities equivalent to those available to men at Ivy League institutions. The college has a long tradition of producing accomplished women in STEM fields, making it a fitting choice for Natalie’s biochemistry studies.
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