Postdocs – MIT Department of Chemistry

Random Acts of Kindness Week will be from March 1 - March 5, 2021. This graphic depicts that.

Random Acts of Kindness Week 2021 | March 1 through March 5, 2021

RAK Week is a time dedicated to connecting members of the MIT community through small acts of kindness.

School of Science presents 2021 Infinite Expansion Awards

Thirteen postdocs and research scientists honored for contributions to the Institute with awards formerly known as Infinite Kilometer.

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The Show Must Go On Zoom: Chemistry’s annual Karaoke Holiday Party went virtual for 2020

Thanks to student and staff coordination, not even a global pandemic could stop the Department of Chemistry's annual karaoke-infused holiday extravaganza.

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Six members of the Chemistry Community receive inaugural 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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MIT hosts seven distinguished MLK Professors and Scholars for 2020-21

Honorees will engage in the life of the Institute through teaching, research, and other interactions with the MIT community.

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Chemistry Community Members honored for their Outstanding Teaching, Grading, and Service

The annual awards ceremony was held virtually on August 31, 2020, and was broadcast via YouTube Live.

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Answering “Why?”

MLK Visiting Scholar Benjamin McDonald uses synthetic organic chemistry in the Swager lab to answer questions with more questions.

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Richard Liu (PhD ’19) wins young organometallic scientist award

Richard Liu has been named one of Ereztech's young organometallic scientist winners.

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Meet the 2019-20 MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars

Six scholar and professors are spending this academic year in engagement with the MIT community.

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Seven Chemistry Students Awarded 2018-2019 Service Award

This newly created annual award honors outstanding service within the Chemistry Department.

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School of Science honors postdocs and research staff with 2018 Infinite Kilometer Awards

Five winners, including Chemistry Postdoc Matthew Golder, are recognized for their outstanding contributions to colleagues, the school, and the Institute.

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A novel way to advance a better battery design

Led by “Queen of Batteries” Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Cadenza Innovation is licensing its lithium ion battery cell architecture to manufacturers around the world.

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Resource Fair raises awareness for members of the Chemistry Department

Students, postdocs, faculty and staff gathered at this biennial event at which 31 departmental and institute-wide organizations hosted informational booths.

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