Professor Martin studied abroad and now frequently travels to France and Germany for her research. She is an enthusiastic supporter of studying abroad helping Chemistry majors study abroad and participating in activities in UCI’s International House in Arroyo Vista. Her motivation stems from the fact that science is an international enterprise, and learning how to navigate different cultures and interact productively with scientists from other countries is an essential career skill. She also regularly mentors undergraduates doing research and U-Teach classes. Professor Martin’s research interests include protein solubility and aggregation, biological membranes, and interactions between water and hydrophobic solutes.