News – MIT Department of Chemistry

Four from MIT awarded 2025 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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Department of Chemistry welcomes Rebecca Reid to its Staff

Rebecca joins the Department of Chemistry as its Senior Financial Officer.

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Cross-section view of visualization of diseased tissues generated by MESA tool.

A new computational framework illuminates the hidden ecology of diseased tissues

MESA uses ecological theory to map cellular diversity and spatial patterns in tissues, offering new insights into disease progression.

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Surprise discovery could lead to improved catalysts for industrial reactions

Upending a long-held supposition, MIT researchers find a common catalyst works by cycling between two different forms.

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Frederick D. Greene, professor emeritus of Chemistry, dies at 97

Physical organic chemist and MIT professor for over 40 years celebrated for his lasting impact on generations of chemists.

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MIT affiliates named 2024 AAAS Fellows

The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes six current affiliates and 27 MIT alumni for efforts to advance science and related fields.

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Graduate Student Spotlight: Andrea Marcano Delgado

Chemistry Graduate Student Andrea Marcano Delgado describes her research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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Professor Daniel Suess is seated in a chemical laboratory.

Drawing inspiration from ancient chemical reactions

By studying cellular enzymes that perform difficult reactions, MIT chemist Dan Suess hopes to find new solutions to global energy challenges.

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Inaugural Celebrating Women’s Careers in Chemistry gathering grand success

MIT's WIC+ collaborated with New England-area universities and professional organizations to present an evening of shared research and community building.

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QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 11 subjects for 2025

The Institute also ranks second in seven subject areas.

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Kelvin Frazier sings into a microphone in a recording studio.

Chemist Gets Great Reaction as R&B Artist

From the chemistry lab, to the classroom and the Billboard Top Charts, Kelvin Frazier PhD ’15 is making an impact with hard work and dedication.

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Breakfast of champions: MIT hosts top young scientists

At AJAS/AAAS, researchers connect with MIT faculty, Nobel laureates, and industry leaders to share work, gain mentors, and explore science careers.

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Random Acts of Kindness Week 2025

Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week is a time dedicated to connecting members of the MIT community through small acts of kindness.

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