School of Science welcomes new faculty members
This fall brings 14 new professors in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
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Chemistry
JoAnne Stubbe wins Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
Awarded annually by The Rockefeller University, the award recognizes accomplishments of outstanding women in science.
The art and science of polymer chemistry
Jeremiah Johnson designs novel materials for drug delivery, energy, and other applications.
Ten researchers from MIT and Broad receive NIH Director’s Awards
Awards support high-risk, high-impact biomedical research.
Biochemists discover mechanism that helps flu viruses evolve
Influenza viruses can hijack host cellular machinery to help mutated viral proteins fold and function.
Laura Kiessling wins Tetrahedron Prize for Creativity in Organic Chemistry
Professor of chemistry is the first woman to win the prestigious prize, awarded annually for creativity in organic chemistry or bioorganic and medicinal chemistry.
MIT Women in Chemistry hosts second annual Scientist for a Day camp
Middle school girls from the Cambridge area spend an afternoon on campus, participating in hands-on scientific experiments.
Expanding the pipeline to graduate school
Outside of the chemistry lab, PhD candidate Tsehai Grell works to make MIT more inclusive for grad students.
Lindsey Backman awarded Gilliam Fellowship
Howard Hughes Medical Institute fellows are chosen for their potential to be leaders in their scientific fields and for their commitment to diversity.
Six from MIT awarded 2017 Fulbright grants
Grantees will spend the 2017-2018 academic year conducting research abroad.
Laying the foundation for new energy technology
Theoretical chemist Troy Van Voorhis probes big energy-related questions, scrutinizing electrons and chemical bonds to improve sustainable energy solutions.
Carl Garland, professor emeritus of chemistry, dies at 87
Physical chemist and MIT professor for over 40 years was “part of a golden age of physical chemistry at MIT.”
Susan Solomon awarded the Royal Society's Bakerian Medal
Professor of atmospheric chemistry honored for her contributions to atmospheric science.
Harnessing the right amount of sunshine
Study reveals the mechanisms of a protein that helps moss and green algae defend against too much light.
Metal-free MRI contrast agent could be safer for some patients
New agent could be used for certain high-risk groups and may enable longer-term tumor imaging.