Rick Kayser Promoted to Senior Environment Health and Safety Coordinator
Kayser joined the Department of Chemistry in 2022.
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Chris Kriofske to receive 2026 Infinite Mile Award
Infinite Mile Awards are given annually by the School of Science in recognition of exceptional staff members.
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Gang Liu to receive 2026 MIT Excellence Award
Chemistry Research Specialist Dr. Gang Liu was chosen as a winner in the category of Outstanding Contributor.
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Department of Chemistry Welcomes Meg Fuchs as Director of Administration and Finance
Meg joins the Chemistry Department after 18 years at Harvard University.
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Six Exemplary Mentors honored with Fall 2025 Mentorship Spotlight Awards
The winners were nominated by students, postdocs, faculty, and staff in recognition of their exceptional commitment to mentorship.
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Gabi Wenzel wins 2026 Laboratory Astrophysics Division Early Career Award
The LAD Early Career Award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D.
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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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Whitney Hess joins the Department of Chemistry as Director of the Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory
In this role, Hess (PhD '17) will oversee the daily operations of the lab and support undergraduate lab-based learning.
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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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Department of Chemistry welcomes Michael Harrison to its Staff
Michael joins the Department of Chemistry as an Administrator.
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Emily Wensberg and Chris Kriofske Promoted to Fiscal Officer
Emily joined the Department of Chemistry in 2019; Chris joined in 2022.
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David Grimes Recipient of 2025 Infinite Expansion Award
Infinite Expansion Awards are given annually by the School of Science to recognize exceptional postdoctoral researchers, instructors, and program scientists.
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Department of Chemistry welcomes Rebecca Reid to its Staff
Rebecca joins the Department of Chemistry as its Senior Financial Officer.
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