Behind the Test Tube: Q&A

Shannon Cooney—Graduate Student, Matson Lab

Where is home/Where did you grow up?

Delaware, OH

Why did you choose chemistry as a career?

I really want to be a teacher and work with students.

Proudest accomplishment while at the University of Rochester?

My ChemSci paper that came out in august that I worked on with an REU student over the summer. I love the opportunity to work with undergraduate students!

What do you like to do when not in the department?

I like to go for really sloooow runs on campus. I also love going to Columbus Blue Jackets games when I visit home.

A Rochester must?

Visiting the public market.

An inspiring book/movie/show? We are really curious as to why!

Abbot Elementary, technically a sitcom but it's so heartwarming!

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