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Katie Pelham sits on a wooden chair with a black longhaired daschund in her lap.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Katie Pelham

Chemistry Graduate Student Katie Pelham describes her research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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Chemistry Alumnus Arthur Spivack to Co-Chair NASA’S Astrobiolgy Science Conference

Spivack (V SB'80, PhD '86) is currently Professor of Oceanography at URI's Graduate School of Oceanography.

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QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 11 subjects for 2024

The Institute also ranks second in five subject areas.

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Researchers reveal the discovery of a new molecule in space

Molecular discoveries allow us to better understand the development of molecular complexity in space during the star formation process.

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Graduate Student Spotlight: Nicole Angehrn

Chemistry Graduate Student Nicole Angehrn describes her research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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Madavin Vong to receive 2024 Infinite Mile Award

Infinite Mile Awards are given annually by the School of Science in recognition of exceptional staff members.

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Messenger RNAs with multiple “tails” could lead to more effective therapeutics

Scientists have engineered long lasting mRNAs that increased therapeutic protein production in cells and animals.

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JoAnne Stubbe Delivers 2024 Davison Lecture in Inorganic Chemistry

Stubbe is the Novartis Professor Emerita and the winner of a National Medal of Science.

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A new sensor detects harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water

The technology could offer a cheap, fast way to test for PFAS, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.

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New exhibits showcase trailblazing MIT women

Materials from MIT’s Distinctive Collections reveal stories of women at the Institute.

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School of Science announces 2024 Infinite Expansion Awards

Nine postdocs and research scientists honored for contributions to the Institute.

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Random Acts of Kindness Week 2024

Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week is a time dedicated to connecting members of the MIT community through small acts of kindness.

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Eight from MIT named 2024 Sloan Research Fellows

Professor Xiao Wang is among those honored for creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments.

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