Ruta earned a BA with highest distinction in chemistry, with a minor in Spanish for the health professions. She performed undergraduate research in the Pielak Lab, co-authoring several publications about the protection of dried protein structure and activity. She was also a three-year co-chair of the Chemistry Department’s undergraduate student advisory group and a small group leader at the Newman Catholic Student Center. Ruta greatly enjoyed her time on the UNC Club Tennis team, serving as vice-president and representing Carolina at the 2023 National Championship. A member of Honors Carolina, she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and received several departmental chemistry awards, including the American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award, recognizing excellence in coursework and research.
Civic Collaboration
City of Seattle Department of Innovation and Performance, Seattle, Washington
Professional Experience
Pielak Research Group, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Global Perspective
Global Health Service-Learning in Alajuelita, Costa Rica, Alajuelita, Costa Rica