Janis Louie is a Professor of Chemistry and Henry Eyring Fellow at the University of Utah. She received her PhD in Chemistry from Yale University. Her research in organic, inorganic, and polymer chemistry works to combat obstacles in traditional synthetic chemistry. A Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, she has received numerous accolades, including the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, and has been honored as an IF/THEN Ambassador for women in STEM careers.