Awards – MIT Department of Chemistry

Sam Peng named 2024 Beckman Young Investigator

Beckman Young Investigators are promising young faculty members in the early stages of their academic careers in the chemical and life sciences.

The Department of Chemistry's 54 graduates received their advanced degrees and doctoral hoods on Wednesday, May 29.

The winners were nominated by students, postdocs, faculty, and staff in recognition of their exceptional commitment to mentorship.

Professors Dan Suess, Alison Wendlandt, and Bin Zhang have been promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure effective July 1, 2024.

Award recognizes talents and leadership qualities of young faculty in the chemical sciences.

Given by the Protein Society, this award recognizes early-career scientists who have made an important contribution to the study of proteins.

The prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members, including Mei Hong, David A. Leighty Professor of Chemistry.

The American Chemical Society chose Suess in recognition of his creativity and impact in leading research in inorganic chemistry.

This award is given in recognition of Buchwald's dedication to supporting students and his exceptional skills in advising.

Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest academic honor society.

Recipients of this prestigious award represent a diverse group of scientific disciplines from all U.S. states, commonwealths, and territories.

Hayes-Mota (SB '08) is the CEO of Healr Solutions, an MIT Senior Lecturer, and a Massachusetts Rare Disease Advisory Council Member.

The honor recognizes professors including Chemistry Professor Xiao Wang, for their outstanding mentorship of graduate students.