Awards – MIT Department of Chemistry

JoAnne Stubbe Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Yale University

Stubbe was one of eight distinguished individuals to receive honorary degrees during Yale’s annual commencement.

Six MIT faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2026. Top row, l-r: Bengt Holmström, Michale Fee, and Gareth H. McKinley. Bottom row, l-r: Keith Nelson, Fan Wang, and Catherine Wolfram.

MIT affiliates elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2026

Professor Keith Nelson is one of six MIT faculty recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to research in the natural and social sciences.

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The Chemistry Class of 2026 stands in line outside the Stata Center.

Undergraduate Achievements Celebrated at Annual Recognition Banquet

Held on May 13, 2026, the Undergraduate Recognition Banquet honored the accomplishments of the graduating Class of 2026 and other undergraduate students.

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Seven Great Mentors receive the Department of Chemistry Mentorship Spotlight Award

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

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Inaugural Class of XtalPi AI for Science Fellows present Virtual Symposium

The 2025–2026 XtalPi AI for Science Fellows presented their work on Monday, May 11, 2026.

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Sylvia Ceyer receives Undergraduate Departmental Advising Excellence Award

This award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate outstanding dedication and support in advising upper-level students in their department.

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Nineteen members of the MIT engineering faculty received awards in winter 2026.

MIT School of Engineering faculty receive awards in winter 2026

Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.

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Bob Griffin smiles beside Mark Wrighton while holding his distinguished alumni award.

Robert Guy Griffin receives Distinguished Alumni Award from Washington University

Griffin was selected in recognition of his distinguished career and for exemplifying scientific excellence, leadership, and integrity.

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Seven Chemistry Seniors to be inducted to Phi Beta Kappa

Induction to Phi Beta Kappa is a notable achievement given to less than 10% of the class of 2026.

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Alvin Meng smiles in front of the Boston skyline.

Alvin Meng named 2026 Hertz Fellow

The Hertz Fellowship is the nation’s most competitive doctoral fellowship in science and technology.

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Six Chemistry Students Receive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

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

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Top row, l-r: Denisse Córdova Carrizales, Ria Das, and Ronak Desai. Bottom row, l-r: Stacy Godfreey-Igwe ’22, Arya Rao, Ananthan Sadagopan ’24.

Six from MIT awarded 2026 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Fellowship honors contributions of immigrants to American society by awarding $90,000 in funding for graduate studies.

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(From left to right:) Deeksha Kumaresh, Anna Liu, and Charlotte Myers

Three from MIT named 2026 Goldwater Scholars

Rising seniors Deeksha Kumaresh, Anna Liu, and Charlotte Myers are honored for their academic achievements.

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