Biography

Hi! My name is Sallu (Sal) Kargbo. I am from Davenport, Iowa and have a B.A. in chemistry from Grinnell College. During my time at Grinnell I played football and worked as an undergraduate researcher for Professor Stephen Sieck. Outside of chemistry I enjoy sports (both watching and playing), video games and chess. 

Awards

• Merck Research Award for Underrepresented Chemists of Color, 2024

• Merck Discovery Process Chemistry Internship, 2024

• Departmental Outstanding Graduate TA Award Honorable Mention, 2023

• Graham N. Gleysteen Departmental First Year Fellowship, 2021