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Morgan Siewert

Green Bay,WI

Summary

I am an undergraduate research student motivated to deepen my understanding of synthetic organic chemistry and refine my laboratory skills. My experience includes designing and executing multi-step syntheses, purifying and characterizing organic compounds, and troubleshooting complex reactions. I excel in collaborative research environments, working alongside faculty and fellow students to solve problems and advance projects. These experiences have strengthened my experimental design, analytical, and communication skills, preparing me to contribute effectively in a graduate school laboratory and pursue research with real-world applications in drug discovery and pharmaceutical sciences.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Southern Mississippi
05.2025 - 08.2025

De Novo Synthesis of Pyrroles from N-Sulfonyl α-Aminoketones, The Donahue Group

  • PI: Dr. Matthew G. Donahue
  • Utilized polarity matching of functional groups to obtain multi-substituted pyrrole nuclei from acyclic precursors for site-specific fictionalization.
  • Developed a two-step synthetic route (Michael addition/cyclization then dearomatization).
  • Investigated mild detosylation conditions, yielding free N-H pyrroles with enhanced potential biological activity.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

St. Norbert College
08.2024 - 11.2024

Synthesis of Tryptophan-Based Antibacterials, Department of Natural Sciences

  • PI: Dr. Jonathon S. Russel
  • Executed carbodiimide-mediated amide synthesis for L-tryptophan couplings.
  • Purified products using flash column chromatography and characterized compounds by NMR spectroscopy.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

St. Norbert College
05.2024 - 07.2024

Investigation of C-3 Sulfenylation of Indole, Department of Natural Sciences

  • PI: Dr. Jonathon S. Russel
  • Investigated and resolved issues in product mixtures of indoles with C-3 monosubstitution or C-2, C-3 disubstitution.
  • Purified monosubstituted indole through PTC hydrolysis; reviewed literature for selective synthesis of disubstituted product.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

St. Norbert College
De Pere, WI, US
05.2026

Skills

  • Laboratory Techniques: flash column chromatography, liquid-liquid extraction, and thin layer chromatography
  • Spectroscopy: Proton and carbon NMR and IR spectroscopy interpretation and 2D NMR characterization (COSY, HSQC, HMBC)
  • Research Competencies: experimental design, literature review, troubleshooting reaction conditions
  • Professional Skills: group collaboration, scientific writing, and oral/poster presentation

WORK EXPERIENCE

1951 West Restaurant - Server

Green Bay, WI

08/2024 - Present

  • Worked an average of 16 hours per week during the semester
  • Paid close attention to the accuracy of customer orders to ensure a positive dining experience
  • Collaborated with servers, chefs, and management to maximize efficiency during rushes and troubleshoot issues as they arose


PRESENTATIONS

  • Poster Presentation, “De Novo Synthesis of Pyrroles from N-Sulfonyl α-Aminoketones and α, β-Alkynoates,” Mississippi INBRE Summer Research Symposium, University of Mississippi — July 2025.
  • Poster Presentation, “Synthesis of Tryptophan-Based Antibacterials,” Undergraduate Research Forum, St. Norbert College — April 2025.

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Southern Mississippi
05.2025 - 08.2025

Undergraduate Research Assistant

St. Norbert College
08.2024 - 11.2024

Undergraduate Research Assistant

St. Norbert College
05.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

St. Norbert College