Lara Soliman

Lara Soliman is an independent researcher currently affiliated with the College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst, where involvement includes computational research focused on optimizing polymerization processes and serving as a teaching assistant for organic chemistry labs. In addition to this role, Lara works as a patient care technician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and previously gained experience as an ice cream shop associate at Kimball Farm. Other notable positions include serving as science coordinator for Protect Our Breasts, where responsibilities involved coordinating scientific efforts and community engagement, and acting as a student athletic trainer at Chelmsford High School. Lara's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Business from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, expected to be completed in May 2025, following a high school diploma from Chelmsford High School.