Lauren Swientoniewski

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

Undergrad: University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Hobbies: Reading, hiking, shopping, video games, Dungeons and Dragons, football (Go Vols and Who Dat), finding the best brunch, and loving Lana del Swon (my fabulous British Shorthair)

Favorite Hangout Spot: Tchop Yard, Oak, Bayou Beer Garden

Favorite Southern Food: Fried green tomatoes

Research Interest: Marine microbial metabolism on crude oil biodegradation