News – MIT Department of Chemistry

JoAnne Stubbe Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Yale University

Stubbe was one of eight distinguished individuals to receive honorary degrees during Yale’s annual commencement.

Six MIT faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2026. Top row, l-r: Bengt Holmström, Michale Fee, and Gareth H. McKinley. Bottom row, l-r: Keith Nelson, Fan Wang, and Catherine Wolfram.

MIT affiliates elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2026

Professor Keith Nelson is one of six MIT faculty recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to research in the natural and social sciences.

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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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The Haystack 37m Telescope is contained in the large radome seen on the right, a structure that protects the telescope’s precision reflector from weather.

The Haystack 37m Telescope: A new era of astrophysical research

The legendary radio astronomy telescope returns to its science and educational mission at MIT Haystack Observatory.

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Seven Commendable 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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MIT researchers have discovered and isolated a new molecule, known as a dioxaborirane (not shown), which is made of one boron and two oxygen atoms. Such compounds were previously thought to be too unstable to isolate.

MIT chemists discover and isolate a new boron-oxygen molecule

The discovery of dioxaborirane could expand the chemistry of boron-based reagents, providing new tools for oxidation reactions.

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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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Sylvia Ceyer receives Undergraduate Departmental Advising Excellence Award

This award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate outstanding dedication and support in advising upper-level students in their department.

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Nineteen members of the MIT engineering faculty received awards in winter 2026.

MIT School of Engineering faculty receive awards in winter 2026

Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.

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Alison Wendlandt smiles in front of a white board.

Using light to push stereochemistry uphill

While chemistry usually follows the downhill pull of thermodynamics, Alison Wendlandt is creating higher‑energy stereoisomers in the final stages of synthesis.

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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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Bob Griffin smiles beside Mark Wrighton while holding his distinguished alumni award.

Robert Guy Griffin receives Distinguished Alumni Award from Washington University

Griffin was selected in recognition of his distinguished career and for exemplifying scientific excellence, leadership, and integrity.

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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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