Students – MIT Department of Chemistry

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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An image depicting a boron–nitrogen molecule reacts with oxygen gas to form a new boron–oxygen compound.

MIT Chemists Capture Elusive Boron-Oxygen Ring

This discovery could expand the chemistry of boron-based reagents, providing new tools for oxidation reactions in synthesis and materials science.

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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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(From left to right:) Deeksha Kumaresh, Anna Liu, and Charlotte Myers

Three from MIT named 2026 Goldwater Scholars

Rising seniors Deeksha Kumaresh, Anna Liu, and Charlotte Myers are honored for their academic achievements.

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Andrea Marcano-Delgado performs with a band on stage singing into a microphone wearing a white dress.

Andrea Marcano-Delgado wins 2026 Wiesner Student Art Award

The Wiesner Student Art Awards are presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions to the arts at MIT.

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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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“I hope my work can provide clarity for patients and physicians, and empower them to be confident in their options for care,” senior Alex Tang says.

Enduring passions for medicine, journalism, and triathlons

As an aspiring physician-scientist and editor-in-chief of The Tech, senior Alex Tang has found inspiration in the lives of patients and others in his community.

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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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