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Ekua Beneman smiles in a hallway.

Ekua Beneman awarded Community Service Fellowship

Given by the MIT School of Science, this fellowship recognizes extraordinary service contributions of graduate students in support of their community.

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Chonghe Zhang smiles in an outdoor setting.

Chonghe Zhang Named 2026 ACS Inorganic Young Investigator

Zhang will showcase his award-winning research at the American Chemical Society's Division of Inorganic Chemistry Young Investigator Symposium this fall.

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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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Dilyara Sharipova smiles in front of the Taj Mahal.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Dilyara Sharipova

Chemistry Graduate Student Dilyara Sharipova describes her research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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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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Headshots (three on top, three on the bottom) of the six winners of the Mentorship Spotlight Award for Fall 2025.

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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Seth Furniss smiles in the forest.

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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Xiao Huang smiles in a wintery outdoor setting.

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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Deiaa Harraz smiles in front of a majestic body of water.

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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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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Maya Chattoraj smiles next to a bush blooming with pale pink flowers.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Maya Chattoraj

Chemistry Graduate Student Maya Chattoraj describes her research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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23 honored with 2024-2025 Teaching Assistant, Grad Grader, and Leadership Awards

These annual awards recognize the commendable achievements of many members of the Chemistry community.

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A boost for the precision of genome editing

Researchers develop a fast-acting, cell-permeable protein system to control CRISPR-Cas9, reducing off-target effects and advancing gene therapy.

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