School of Science welcomes new faculty members
This fall brings 14 new professors in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
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.
Projects make inroads on global food and water challenges
MIT researchers supported by J-WAFS present results of their work on food and water security.
New mass spectrometer will help develop better training for bomb-sniffing dogs
Researchers advance quantitative canine training evaluations.
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.
Fikile Brushett and Florence Wagner named to Chemical and Engineering News “Talented 12”
MIT affiliates recognized for their innovative approaches to energy storage and drug discovery.
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.
Researchers clarify mystery about proposed battery material
Study explains conflicting results from other experiments, may lead to batteries with more energy per pound.
Six from MIT awarded 2017 Fulbright grants
Grantees will spend the 2017-2018 academic year conducting research abroad.
Transparent, flexible solar cells
Researchers develop a novel technique using graphene to create solar cells they can mount on surfaces ranging from glass to plastic to paper and tape.