Research Ambassadors
Matt Gleason ‘26
Email me at: mgleaso9@u.rochester.edu
Discipline(s) of Research
- Physical sciences
Major(s) and Minor(s)
- BS in Chemistry
Areas of Interest/Research Focus
Interests:
- Organometallic catalysis
- Mechanistic organic chemistry
- Sustainable synthesis
Research Experience:
- Kennedy Lab, Department of Chemistry (current)
- Discovery Chemistry Intern, Corteva Agriscience (summer 2025)
Areas where I may be particularly helpful
- Schwartz Discover Grant application
- Writing research statements/proposals
- Applying to internships
- Reaching out to PIs
- Anything at all!
What advice do you have for prospective or new researchers?
Communication! Be sure to set expectations with your PI and other mentors. Communicating questions and concerns is essential throughout your entire research journey to foster a healthy mentor-mentee relationship and ensure that you grow in your new role.