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Container Molecules Focus of Dr. Travis Holman's Work

Dr. Travis Holman

A recent National Science Foundation grant funds Dr. Holman's work with solid molecular structures. (Photo: Roland Dimaya)

Dr. Travis Holman, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Georgetown University, sees his lab as a place to play, to stretch the boundaries of molecular chemistry, to build new molecular structures, and to see what can be done with them.

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Video: Dr. Travis Holman

Watch a video in which Dr. Holman explains his research.

Student Profile: Brian Smith

Brian Smith

"In chemistry it's so easy to get lost in the terminology. Dr. Holman works very hard to present it in a very relevant way. I mean, what is more relevant than the literal make-up of everything around us?"

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Student Profile: Joe Reilly

Joe Reilly

"I'll definitely be continuing to work with organometalics as I pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry. While my work may not be exactly the same as what I've done with Dr. Holman, the lessons I've learned from working with him will help me for the rest of my career."

Insight: Dr. Travis Holman

Dr. Travis Holman

What is the best piece of advice you could give to your students?
Question everything and pursue what truly interests you.