• Novel synthesis of indoles and their derivatives• Worked extensively with graduate student on the synthesis of target molecules via the 1,4-conjugate addition of heteroarylboronic acids to unprotected-indole appended enones. Work contributed in part to a published paper in the scientific journal, Angewandte Chemie.• Employed column chromatography for purification of compounds• Characterized and identified reaction products by use of NMR and HPLC• Independently conducted research to support thesis statement• Effectively communicated results to reach conclusions, generating new ideas for future experiments• Learned various laboratory techniques