As I pursued my chemistry concentration I discovered the aspect of chemistry I enjoy the most is organic chemistry. I had great success in Organic I and II, and wanted to continue my studies, so I elected to take Advanced Organic Chemistry as part of my concentration. The objectives of the course focused on advanced topics including detailed reaction mechanisms, bonding theories, isotope effects, and advanced synthetic methods. A major component of the class was to research a specific study in the field of organic chemistry, become an expert on the topic, and then write a research proposal based on what we learned. This was the perfect opportunity to become more familiar with sustainable organic chemistry. I chose polymer-based, non-toxic flame retardants as my research topic, and proposed a method for synthesizing new polyboroxiloxane compounds as possibilities for non-toxic, yet effective, flame retardants. This class related greatly to my toxicology class, and I used some of what I learned in toxicology as a background for the paper. This class gave me the chance to explore the possibility of sustainable, or "green", chemistry as a potential career choice, as well as become even more proficient in writing research proposals.