Class of COVID-19: Quarantine Diaries from the Department of Chemistry

Members of the Department of Chemistry share snippets of their daily life in self-isolation in these Quarantine Diaries.

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Professor Mei Hong

Quarantined with her family, Professor Hong is making a point to appreciate a slower pace.

Jordan Ho, a member of the Kiessling Group, has embraced Zoom and Animal Crossing.

Jessica Beard, a member of the Swager Group, is working alongside her new colleague – her cat, Hera.

Michele has discovered the joys of board games via Zoom and appreciates the time for self-reflection.

Macall is making the most of the unexpected time to spend with her two young daughters.

Peter is finding peace in a less-crowded city, and is grateful to be working at MIT from home.

Edward has been taking this time to familiarize himself with Boston by taking solo walks around the city.

Eric will remember the stay-at-home period as “one long day.”

Scott is one of the extreme few members of the department permitted to enter the MIT campus.

Shannon has rediscovered her bread baking hobby as a means to unwind and relieve stress.