Events – MIT Department of Chemistry

Oleta Johnson, William R (1964) and Daniel L. (1995) Young Career Development Assistant Professor of Chemistry, talks about research to prevent harmful protein aggregation.

Symposium highlights MIT’s wide range of innovations for aging brain health

In six talks, researchers from across MIT described projects aimed at advancing the understanding of and interventions against neurodegenerative diseases.

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A group of 26 student participants in the MIT ACCESS program pose as a group in front of MIT's Killian Court. A view of the MIT dome is in the background.

26 Students Participate in the 2026 MIT ACCESS Program

The mission of the ACCESS program is to increase the diversity of qualified applicants to PhD programs in chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science.

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Chemistry Graduate Students Celebrated at the 2026 Advanced Degree Conferral

The Department of Chemistry's advanced degree recipients were awarded their degrees and doctoral hoods on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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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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XtalPi AI for Science Fellows to present Virtual Symposium

All are welcome to join the symposium via Zoom on Monday, May 11, 2026.

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MIT ranks No. 1 in 12 subject areas in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, the organization announced.

QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2026

The Institute also ranks second in seven subject areas.

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Three women spell out MIT with their hands.

Creating Stronger Bonds: MIT’s Women+ in Chemistry club builds community through science

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Chi Hsien-Wang and Molly Warndorf stand in front of a poster, reading its content.

MIT Chemistry Hosts 8th Annual Denmark Organic Retreat, Sponsored by Scott Denmark (SB ’75)

The 8th Annual Denmark Organic Retreat, sponsored by Scott Denmark (SB '75), was held on June 20, 2025.

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A group of attendees sits on risers in the MIT Museum.

Chemistry Department Co-Hosts 2025 NOBCChE Collaborative

With the vision of Rising Together: Amplifying our Ecosystem of STEM Excellence, the NOBCChE Collaborative gathered in June on MIT and Northeastern campuses.

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Class of 2025 graduates stand together on MIT campus.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025

18 undergraduate Chemistry Majors were awarded their degrees on Friday, May 30, 2025.

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Inaugural Celebrating Women’s Careers in Chemistry gathering grand success

MIT's WIC+ collaborated with New England-area universities and professional organizations to present an evening of shared research and community building.

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Random Acts of Kindness Week 2025

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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A group of volunteers wearing light blue t-shirts smiles in a row in front of dozens of empty paper bags that they are going to fill with food donations.

Chemistry Cares: An Afternoon at East End House

Fourteen members of the Chemistry Community volunteered their time to sort Thanksgiving food donations for families in need at East End House.

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