Department of Chemistry hosts the Third Annual Future Faculty Symposium
The event showcased the research of early-career scientists who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.
On Monday, August 12, the Department of Chemistry hosted the third annual Future Faculty Symposium, a two-day event that showcased the research of exceptional early-career scientists who have demonstrated contributions to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.
Applications arrived from academic institutions across the country, and from this talented pool emerged four postdoctoral researchers that comprised the speakers of the event:
Dr. Eva Maria Alvarez (Malapit Lab, Northwestern University)
Electrochemical Approach to Selective Synthesis
Dr. Stanna Dorn (Reisman Group, California Institute of Technology)
Perspectives in Complex Catalytic Systems
Dr. Jake Higgins (Ye Group, University of Colorado Boulder)
Building a nuclear clock with the thorium-229 nuclear transition using ultraviolet frequency combs
Rahel Woldeyes (Chiu Lab, Stanford University)
Towards Visualizing the Molecular Organization of the Heart
Each speaker at the symposium is currently conducting postdoctoral research with the intention of imminently applying to professorships at universities in the United States. Following their talks, which were presented in room 6-120, the speakers were able to meet with current MIT Chemistry faculty about research and teaching opportunities, aand meet with students and staff working to increase diversity and inclusion within MIT Chemistry.
Participants in the previous two Future Faculty Symposiums have gone on to achieve faculty positions at esteemed universities across the nation.
The event was enjoyable and valuable for all, and a true credit to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC)’s ongoing efforts.
