Over the last two years, she has studied atmospheric aerosols and how they impact the Earth’s climate and the environment. Curtis, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry. in chemistry, she also has taken courses within her religious order, such as studying about the Catholic faith and community life, and what it means to be a religious sister.Īt CSUF, she has conducted research in the lab of faculty mentor Daniel B. In addition to enrolling in required courses for her B.A. Her college experience the past four years has been intertwined with religious life. “I wrestled with a deeper question: How could my life be a gift to others? My studies, especially chemistry, are a means for me to glorify God and to serve others.”

I felt these worldly pursuits are not the attractions of my heart,” Nguyễn said. “Many young people would give a lot of their time and dedication to education, career and success.

A few weeks later, she started her journey at Cal State Fullerton to study chemistry. She began to live a life of prayer, service and commitment to God. Kim Nguyen is earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry and also is studying to become a religious sister.įor Class of 2023 graduate Kim Nguyễn, it was divine intervention to pursue becoming a chemistry teacher and a Catholic sister.Īfter graduating from high school, Nguyễn entered the religious order of the Lovers of the Holy Cross of Los Angeles in August 2019.

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