Andrew Streit
About Andrew Streit
Andrew Streit is a Graduate Researcher at Yale University, specializing in organic chemistry. He has extensive teaching and research experience, including roles at both Yale and the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Graduate Researcher at Yale University
Currently, Andrew Streit works as a Graduate Researcher at Yale University, a position he has held since 2018. His research focuses on organic methodology and small-scale synthesis, particularly in the formation of fused ring junction N-heterocycles using Cp*Rh(III) imidoyl C–H activation. This role allows him to engage deeply in advanced research within the field of organic chemistry.
Teaching Experience at Yale University
Andrew Streit has extensive teaching experience at Yale University. He served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow for Organic Chemistry I & II Laboratory from 2017 to 2018 and for Organic Chemistry I Lecture in 2018. Additionally, he returned to teach Organic Chemistry II Laboratory in 2021. His teaching roles have contributed to the education of undergraduate students in complex organic chemistry concepts.
Undergraduate Research and Teaching at Rochester Institute of Technology
Before his tenure at Yale, Andrew Streit gained valuable experience at Rochester Institute of Technology. He worked as an Undergraduate Researcher from 2014 to 2017, focusing on various chemistry projects. He also served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry II Lecture in 2015 and as an Undergraduate Student Tutor in 2016. These roles helped him develop foundational skills in research and teaching.
Educational Background in Chemistry and Economics
Andrew Streit holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a double major in Chemistry and Economics from Rochester Institute of Technology, completed in 2017. He furthered his education at Yale University, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from 2017 to 2022. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in both the scientific and economic aspects of his field.
International Experience in German Language and Culture
In 2016, Andrew Streit studied German Language and Culture at the CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange in Berlin for 11 months. This experience reflects his strong interest in pursuing research opportunities in Germany or other German-speaking countries, supported by his background in the German language and culture.