Staff – MIT Department of Chemistry

A group of students conduct magical experiments in a classroom.

MIT’s Annual Campus Preview Weekend Entertains Prospective Students with ‘Marvelous Molecules in Play’ Chemistry Demonstrations

Dr. John Dolhun (PhD '73), Director of the Undergraduate Teaching Lab, treated an audience to a magical series of experiments.

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A woman with long brown hair leans against a gate and smiles.

Madavin Vong to receive 2024 Infinite Mile Award

Infinite Mile Awards are given annually by the School of Science in recognition of exceptional staff members.

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Random Acts of Kindness Week 2024

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 man in a suit (Moungi Bawendi) speaks to a packed lecture hall, standing before three display screens.

Moungi Bawendi delivers Nobel Lecture to the MIT Community

On Thursday, February 8, members of the MIT Community and alumni were treated to a lecture by 2023 Nobel Laureate Professor Moungi Bawendi.

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Seven Commendable Mentors honored with Mentorship Spotlight Awards

The Department of Chemistry presents this award to members of the staff, postdoctoral, and student community who demonstrate outstanding mentorship.

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Mircea D. Gheorghiu (1941-2023)

Dr. Mircea D. Gheorghiu, former Director of the Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Lab, passed away on December 26, 2023.

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From Right: Katharina Ribbeck, Frank Laukien, Laura Kiessling, Jessica Stark, Barbara Imperiali, Matt Shoulders, Richard Cummings, and Tobi Oni smile in a group shot.

GlycoMIT Symposium celebrates advancements in glycobiology

Glyco enthusiasts from MIT and beyond recently gathered in Bartos Theatre to enjoy presentations of the latest advancements in glycobiology research.

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Photos: Moungi Bawendi’s first day as a Nobel laureate

A look at how the MIT professor spent his day after learning he had won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present.

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Left to right: Steven Chapman, Antonio Tinoco Valencia, and Melissa Ramirez smile in the lobby of Building 6.

Department of Chemistry hosts Second Annual Future Faculty Symposium

The event showcased the research of early-career scientists who have demonstrated contributions to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.

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Li Miao smiles in front of a whiteboard.

Li Miao Promoted to Administrative Assistant III

Li has been a member of the Department of Chemistry for 20 years.

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Fred Greene and Dietmar Seyferth Share Department Memories in New Video Series

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Carol Leone smiles in an office setting.

Department of Chemistry welcomes Carol Leone to its Staff

Carol joins the Department of Chemistry as its Human Resources Administrator.

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