In "CHE 125 — Advanced Methods in Physical Chemistry," undergraduate students apply advanced theory and laboratory techniques to personal research projects that they complete in a 10-week time frame

Javier Aztiazarain was at a crossroads in his life. For years, he’d worked as an engineer for a production company, designing and building stage shows and live events for clients across the entertainment and sports industries. While he enjoyed the work, Aztiazarain wasn’t satisfied. He wanted to move in a different professional direction, one that still fed his love for design and tinkering tendencies.