Academic support
Subjects in chemistry at MIT, as well as the undergraduate and graduate programs, are primarily supported by the Chemistry Education Office.
While answers to many questions about the undergraduate and graduate programs can be found online, current students are also encouraged to reach out to Chemistry Education Office Staff (see below). The Chemistry Education Office is open from 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday and is in 6-205.
Chemistry Education Office Staff
Jennifer Weisman, PhD
Assistant Director of Academic Programs Administration
Telephone: (617) 253-1845
Email: jweisman@mit.edu
Jennifer Weisman administers both the undergraduate and graduate programs in chemistry. She counsels and advises chemistry PhD students, undergraduate majors, and other non-major undergraduates on department programs and policies. She also oversees the operation of the Chemistry Education Office and administers all education activities in the department.
Jan Afza Sarwari
Academic Programs Specialist
Telephone: (617) 253-1851
Email: janafza@mit.edu
Jan Afza Sarwari provides direct support to the graduate program, from graduate admissions through degree completion. She manages graduate student appointments including fellowships. She oversees the department’s Visiting Weekend and Peer Mentoring program. She supports recruitment efforts (such as the ACCESS Program), onboarding/orientation, and thesis milestones & defenses.
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Senior Academic Programs Assistant
Telephone: (617) 253-7271
Email:
This staff member provides direct support to the Chemistry Education Office and the undergraduate program. They oversee ChemCafe, Campus Preview Weekend (CPW), and the Undergraduate Award Banquet. They process UROP and visiting student appointments as well as undergraduate forms, including transfer credit applications and minor forms.
Angelina Reveron-Toro
Senior Academic Programs Assistant
Telephone: (617) 253-0909
Email: toroaj@mit.edu
Angelina Reveron-Toro provides direct support to all undergraduate and graduate chemistry subjects, including course planning, grading and evaluations, accommodations, registration, classroom reservations, maintaining course management websites and other platforms (such as Canvas). She also manages the department’s Tutoring program, ChemWellness program, Discover Chemistry, and seminar Colloquium series: Research on the Mind.