Leading quantum at an inflection point
The MIT Quantum Initiative is taking shape, leveraging quantum breakthroughs to drive the future of scientific and technological progress.
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Seth Furniss
Chemistry Graduate Student Seth Furniss describes his research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.
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Astronomical data collection of Taurus Molecular Cloud-1 reveals over 100 different molecules
The discovery will help researchers understand how chemicals form and change before stars and planets are born.
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Matthew Shoulders named head of the Department of Chemistry
A leading researcher in protein folding biochemistry and next-generation protein engineering techniques will advance chemistry research and education.
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Chemists create red fluorescent dyes that may enable clearer biomedical imaging
The new dyes are based on boron-containing molecules that were previously too unstable for practical use.
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A simple formula could guide the design of faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries
MIT researchers developed a model that explains lithium intercalation rates in lithium-ion batteries.
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Xiao Huang
Chemistry Graduate Student Xiao Huang describes his research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.
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Department of Chemistry seeks Assistant Professor Candidates
To receive full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 1, 2025
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Deiaa Harraz wins 2025 Davison Prize
Established in 1998, the Davison Prize is given annually to recognize the best PhD thesis in Inorganic Chemistry.
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This MIT spinout is taking biomolecule storage out of the freezer
Cache DNA has developed technologies that preserve biomolecules at room temperature, making storing and transporting samples less expensive and more reliable.
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Five Chemistry Community Members awarded the inaugural Department of Chemistry Research Excellence Award
MIT Chemistry Department Research Excellence Awards are given to highlight outstanding research across all career stages and divisions.
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Chemistry Postdoc Jonas Rein receives Nobel Laureate Signature Award from the American Chemical Society
Rein, a postdoctoral researcher in the Elkin and Coley groups, was awarded for his work as a graduate student at Cornell.
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“Bottlebrush” particles deliver big chemotherapy payloads directly to cancer cells
Outfitted with antibodies that guide them to the tumor site, the new nanoparticles could reduce the side effects of treatment.
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