Before transferring to UMBC, Amalthea studied chemistry at Frederick Community College, where she received an Associate Degree with high honors. During her time there, she helped publish a collaborative research poster titled “Creating and Accomplishing a Virtual Three-Credit Lab-Oriented Honors Independent Study Course,” presented at the 2021 AFACCT Virtual Conference. She continues to work for FCC as a tutor of chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Currently, Amalthea is a chemistry major at UMBC and has a passion for art and environmental conservation. She enjoys painting, playing Tetris, and hiking with her dogs in her free time.