Presented By: Chemical Engineering
ChE Alumni Talk: “From depression to probation to PhD: a story of overcoming obstacles”
U-M ChE alum, Nicholas Gregorich, shares his journey to inspire and help students.
This event is open to all Michigan Engineering undergraduate students.
Description:
Nicholas’ path towards a Ph.D. and carbon capture research is far from perfect. His lifelong battle with depression contributed towards him being on and off academic probation and mandatory leave several times from the University of Michigan. In 2015, he gave college one last try and not only went onto earn his bachelor’s in chemical engineering, but also a doctorate degree from Clemson University in 2023. Nicholas hopes to use his story as a means for inspiring other struggling students. It’s never too late to consciously decide you want to make a change and go down a different path.
Nicholas was born with sensorineural hearing loss and has navigated the lifelong challenge of hearing impairment. He hopes to use his experiences as a partially deaf person to inspire other hard of hearing people to pursue advanced STEM degrees.
About Nicholas:
Nicholas received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan in 2016, then went on to complete a doctorate degree from Clemson University in 2023. He joined Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a postdoctoral researcher in January 2024 in the Soft Materials and Membranes group. He is currently investigating advanced materials for energy-efficient carbon dioxide removal from power plant emissions and oceanic seawater. Outside of work, he is an avid vinyl collector and enjoys attending concerts and music festivals with friends. He also enjoys cooking and spending time with his 17-pound cat, Molson.
Description:
Nicholas’ path towards a Ph.D. and carbon capture research is far from perfect. His lifelong battle with depression contributed towards him being on and off academic probation and mandatory leave several times from the University of Michigan. In 2015, he gave college one last try and not only went onto earn his bachelor’s in chemical engineering, but also a doctorate degree from Clemson University in 2023. Nicholas hopes to use his story as a means for inspiring other struggling students. It’s never too late to consciously decide you want to make a change and go down a different path.
Nicholas was born with sensorineural hearing loss and has navigated the lifelong challenge of hearing impairment. He hopes to use his experiences as a partially deaf person to inspire other hard of hearing people to pursue advanced STEM degrees.
About Nicholas:
Nicholas received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan in 2016, then went on to complete a doctorate degree from Clemson University in 2023. He joined Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a postdoctoral researcher in January 2024 in the Soft Materials and Membranes group. He is currently investigating advanced materials for energy-efficient carbon dioxide removal from power plant emissions and oceanic seawater. Outside of work, he is an avid vinyl collector and enjoys attending concerts and music festivals with friends. He also enjoys cooking and spending time with his 17-pound cat, Molson.
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