Featured Event
Scientist for a Day
Each summer, MIT Women in Chemistry welcome middle school girls to campus for a day of fun, interactive chemistry experiments.
About the event
Your energy and enthusiasm certainly encouraged my students. On the bus ride home, one boy said, "I felt like an engineer.” What a powerful impact you all had on the lives and futures of my students.
– Ms. Ellen Latham, Magic Show Participant
Elementary Schools
Club Chem offers inspiring Chemistry magic shows, geared to a young audience.
High Schools
Chemistry graduate students present demonstrations to area science classes to encourage students to pursue careers in science.
Community Outreach
The Department of Chemistry strives to look beyond itself and work as a team to improve the local community.