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Clockwise from top left: Annika Marschner, Alvin Meng, Matthew Wanta, and Zachary Siegel

MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships

The fellowships recognize doctoral students who are pursuing solutions to the most pressing challenges in science and technology.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026

24 undergraduate Chemistry Majors were awarded their degrees on Friday, May 29, 2026.

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Chemistry Graduate Students Celebrated at the 2026 Advanced Degree Conferral

The Department of Chemistry's advanced degree recipients were awarded their degrees and doctoral hoods on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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The Chemistry Class of 2026 stands in line outside the Stata Center.

Undergraduate Achievements Celebrated at Annual Recognition Banquet

Held on May 13, 2026, the Undergraduate Recognition Banquet honored the accomplishments of the graduating Class of 2026 and other undergraduate students.

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Ira Martyniak sits in the cockpit of a small plane.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Ira Martyniak

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

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Seven Great Mentors receive the Department of Chemistry 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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Inaugural Class of XtalPi AI for Science Fellows present Virtual Symposium

The 2025–2026 XtalPi AI for Science Fellows presented their work on Monday, May 11, 2026.

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XtalPi AI for Science Fellows to present Virtual Symposium

All are welcome to join the symposium via Zoom on Monday, May 11, 2026.

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Seven Chemistry Seniors to be inducted to Phi Beta Kappa

Induction to Phi Beta Kappa is a notable achievement given to less than 10% of the class of 2026.

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Alvin Meng smiles in front of the Boston skyline.

Alvin Meng named 2026 Hertz Fellow

The Hertz Fellowship is the nation’s most competitive doctoral fellowship in science and technology.

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Six Chemistry Students Receive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Recipients of this prestigious award represent a diverse group of scientific disciplines from all U.S. states, commonwealths, and territories.

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Jonah Horowitz smiles in an outdoor setting.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Jonah Horowitz

Chemistry Graduate Student Jonah Horowitz describes his research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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Top row, l-r: Denisse Córdova Carrizales, Ria Das, and Ronak Desai. Bottom row, l-r: Stacy Godfreey-Igwe ’22, Arya Rao, Ananthan Sadagopan ’24.

Six from MIT awarded 2026 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Fellowship honors contributions of immigrants to American society by awarding $90,000 in funding for graduate studies.

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