Anjali Gurajapu, a graduate student in the laboratory of Sarah Reisman at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), has been awarded the Future Leaders Award from the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS). This program, established in 2010, recognizes 31 outstanding graduate students and postdoctoral fellows each year for their contributions to chemistry and related fields. Gurajapu's research focuses on using data science to enhance organic synthesis, specifically developing nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, which are crucial in the pharmaceutical industry. Unlike traditional methods that often rely on the rare element palladium, nickel offers a more abundant alternative. As part of her award, Gurajapu will receive a $1,000 cash prize, ACS membership for three years, and an opportunity to present her work at the national American Chemical Society (ACS) conference in Chicago. Additionally, she is involved with BOND, a student organization at Caltech aimed at fostering inclusivity and collaboration among students from diverse backgrounds.