Walker Hodges Named College of Science “Outstanding Undergraduate in Discovery”

Walker Hodges, a chemistry major in the Chouinard Research Group, has established himself as a leader in the reactions subgroup performing reactions on different isomeric compounds.

One application of this research is to help provide analysis for organizations like the World Anti-Doping Agency to prevent doping within sports. His work has been published in the Journal of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. He will also present his findings at the meeting of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry.

“(Walker) clearly demonstrates the practical common sense combined with the traditional intelligence that makes a great researcher. But, arguably, Walker’s best trait is that he is universally liked and respected within the group,” Chouinard said in his nomination.

Hodges is a member at-large for WSBF, the university radio station, and has helped bring the arts to Clemson by helping set up around 20 concerts in Clemson restaurants and parks.

After graduation, he intends to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry with a research emphasis related to the study of ion mobility mass spectrometry.