MIT Department of Chemistry

MIT's Department of Chemistry is a leading academic division focused on understanding the fundamental properties of matter and developing new materials and chemical processes. It offers education and conducts research across areas like organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. The department advances scientific knowledge through innovative experiments, often collaborating with other disciplines and industries. Its goal is to train students to become skilled scientists, leveraging cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant intellectual community to solve complex chemical problems with broad applications in medicine, energy, technology, and the environment.