Alumni Spotlight: Brianna Doyle
June 25, 2025

Over the past 110 years, more than 200,000 individuals have graduated from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University around the world.
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Meet Brianna Doyle, who earned a degree in Chemistry from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in 2020 and currently works for .
What enticed you to choose ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for your degree?
I wanted to be able to continue dancing while also getting my degree in Chemistry. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ allowed me the option to continue my passion for dance while also being in a great STEM program.
What stood out about your studies at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ?
Having a personal relationship with professors. Being able to go to them outside class and ask questions or seek guidance. Still to this day, I keep in touch with my professors. They wanted to see me succeed while I was in their class and now, they cheer me on and offer support in my professional career.
How did your ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ degree help advance you in your career?
It helped me get into analytical chemistry. It’s hard to get a job as a chemist without a degree.
What is your favorite part about your job?
I love working with instrumentation. I love figuring out how things work.
What is something valuable you have learned during your career?
The people you meet and work with will come around again. It is a small world, and you will cross paths with people you know directly or by extension.
What advice would you give to others who are considering ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for their degree?
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s small size is an advantage since you really get special attention from your teachers. They want to help you succeed.
What is your favorite spot on your ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ campus?
I loved the rose gardens next to the science building and the study rooms in there.
What has your life journey looked like?
I grew up in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, and currently live in St. Louis, Missouri.
What was your first job, and what do you remember most about it?
I was an analytical chemist. I remember applying all the knowledge I learned to real-world applications.
How do you spend your free time?
I teach tap dance classes. I also do aerial dancing. I love to travel and mountain bike. My goal is to visit all 50 states and bike/mountain bike in each. So far, I’ve done about seven or so states.