News – MIT Department of Chemistry

Rick Kayser smiles in front of a glass sculpture of the periodic table of elements.

Rick Kayser Promoted to Senior Environment Health and Safety Coordinator

Kayser joined the Department of Chemistry in 2022.

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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MIT professors Isaiah Andrews, David Atkin, Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, and Benjamin Weiss were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026.

MIT affiliates elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026

The prestigious honor society honors four MIT faculty and 13 additional MIT alumni among more than 250 new members.

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Dr. Danny Thach to join the Chemistry Faculty

Thach appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

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Mitali Chowdhury '24 (left) and Christina Kim '24

Two MIT alumnae named 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars

Mitali Chowdhury ’24 and Christina Kim ’24 will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the UK.

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Side by side headshots of Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire.

Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire named Edgerton Award winners

The associate professors of EECS and chemistry, respectively, are honored for exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service at MIT.

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“Production of ozone-depleting substances has pretty much ceased around the world except for this one use, which is when you have a chemical you convert into something else,” says Susan Solomon.

A regulatory loophole could delay ozone recovery by years

Scientists say an exception in the Montreal Protocol for the use of ozone-depleting feedstocks could set the ozone recovery back seven years.

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MIT chemists have found that changing the composition of the cell membrane can alter the function of EGFR, a cell receptor that promotes proliferation and is often overactive in cancer cells.

MIT study reveals a new role for cell membranes

Long thought to be mainly a structural support, the cell membrane also influences how cells respond to signals and may contribute to the growth of cancer cells.

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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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