University of Alabama officials say a senior chemical engineering and chemistry student has been chosen to participate in a conference on climate change being hosted by the United Nations. University officials said in a statement that Catherine King of Huntsville is one of eight students the American Chemical Society selected to attend the UN’s conference in Lima, Peru. The event is expected to include representatives from more than 190 countries. University officials say while in Peru, King will interview world leaders and blog about the discussions she attends during the early December conference. Sources: Al.com, Athens News-Courier, WTVY CBS 4, Greenfield Daily Reporter, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, The Crimson White, The Tuscaloosa News