Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIEB)

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Mona Minkara (Northeastern) delivers two HWIC+ lectures

Mona Minkara (Northeastern) delivers two HWIC+ lectures

November 6, 2023

On Wednesday, November 1, Mona Minkara, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Northeastern University, delivered two lectures at Harvard CCB sponspored by HWIC+.

Dr. Minkara’s research at Northeastern focuses on using computational methods to study biological interfaces at the atomic and molecular scale. Currently, her research group uses molecular dynamics simulations, molecular docking calculations, homology modeling, and Monte Carlo simulations to investigate pulmonary surfactant, the complex protein-lipid substance that lines the alveoli in the lungs. Recently, the...

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Giovan McKnight wins NOBCChe Undergraduate Poster Competition

Giovan McKnight wins NOBCChe Undergraduate Poster Competition

September 25, 2023

CCB undergraduate Giovan McKnight won first place in the undergraduate poster competition at the 50th annual National Organization for the Professional  Advancement of Black Chemist and Chemical Engineering (NOBCChE) conference which took place in New Orleans from September 11 to 14.

Each year, the Annual Conference provides opportunities for networking and mentorship between students of all levels and professionals. In addition, the...

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CCB hosts inaugural Chemistry Future Leaders Symposium

CCB hosts inaugural Chemistry Future Leaders Symposium

September 5, 2023

On Wednesday, August 30, CCB hosted the inaugural Harvard Chemistry Future Leaders Symposium (CFLS).

The mission of this symposium was to raise awareness of research opportunities at Harvard/CCB among senior graduate students and highlight a new postdoctoral fellowship, the CCB Chemistry Future Leaders Fellowship. The event showcased the achievements of early career scholars in chemistry and adjacent fields who have made outstanding scientific contributions and have shown exemplary stewardship in research and education with a focus on equity, diversity,...

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CCB celebrates 2nd annual HSLS cohort

CCB celebrates 2nd annual HSLS cohort

August 21, 2023

The Harvard Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology has wrapped up its second annual High School Lab Skills summer intern program, providing an immersive learning experience for a group of local high school students to experience the world of cutting-edge research. The department celebrated the success of the program with a breakfast event on August 17 that highlighted and honored commitment of all its participants.

For six weeks, a cohort of talented and motivated Brighton-llston High...

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CCB hosts Spring 2023 BBQ

CCB hosts Spring 2023 BBQ

May 30, 2023

On Tuesday, May 23, CCB hosted its annual spring BBQ on North Lawn to celebrate the department's community and honor the research and work of its students, staff, and faculty over the past year.

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CCB participates in the 2023 Bionic 5k

CCB participates in the 2023 Bionic 5k

May 1, 2023

CCB members participated in the 2023 Bionic 5k race on Sunday, April 30. The Bionic 5k celebrates the power of technology to enable ALL people to run together, and was held this year in Harvard Square.  CCB was very happy to cover registration fees for those in our community who were  interested in joining and participating with our very own CCB team.  Learn more about the race here. Pictures below:

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HWIC+ celebrates Women in STEM

HWIC+ celebrates Women in STEM

March 30, 2023

On March 8th, HWIC+ organized a casual bagel and coffee breakfast to celebrate International Women's Day and organize a swag pick-up (HWIC+ branded sweatpants). The event enabled attendees to socialize and form connections in a casual environment.

"International Women's Day is an important event to celebrate the achievements of women, including in the field of chemistry, while acknowledging the many barriers that women still face around the world. Increasing diversity in science not only supports women in the field, but also ...

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CCB Community Award

CCB Community Award Winner: Ally Freedy, Chemical Biology Ph.D. '22

June 12, 2022

This spring CCB launched a new award, the CCB Community Award, to recognize the immense efforts that are regularly being undertaken to develop a more vibrant community among the department's students, faculty and staffers and other community members. This award will be given on a quarterly basis to two individuals in our community who go above and beyond to improve our department and make CCB a great place to work and learn. 

Our first winner--Ally Freedy, Chemical Biology Ph.D. '22-- has been described as an empathetic and great leader. Ally has also...

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Bionic 5k

CCB participates in the 2022 Bionic 5k

April 24, 2022

CCB members participated in the 2022 Bionic 5k race on Sunday, April 24. The Bionic 5k celebrates the power of technology to enable ALL people to run together, and was held this year in Harvard Square.  CCB was very happy to cover registration fees for those in our community who were  interested in joining and participating with our very own CCB team.  Funding was provided by the FAS Community Renewal Fund with special thanks to Dean Claudine Gay. Learn more about the race here and via local...

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Elga Wasserman.

CCB Spotlight: Elga R. Wasserman, A.M. '47, Ph.D. '49

March 16, 2022

This article is a part of "CCB Spotlight," a new ongoing series of articles that will report on achievements in research, education, career development, and community development among students, alumni, faculty, staff, groups and wider members of the chemistry and chemical biology community at Harvard. To nominate an individual and or a group to be spotlighted, please complete this short form or reach out to...

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Mary P. Fieser

CCB Spotlight: Mary P. Fieser, A.M. '36

March 11, 2022

This article is a part of "CCB Spotlight," a new ongoing series of articles that will report on achievements in research, education, career development, and community development among students, alumni, faculty, staff, groups and wider members of the chemistry and chemical biology community at Harvard. To nominate an individual and or a group to be spotlighted, please complete this short form or reach out to...

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Rachel Lloyd

CCB Spotlight: Rachel H. Lloyd

March 4, 2022

This article is a part of "CCB Spotlight," a new ongoing series of articles that will report on achievements in research, education, career development, and community development among students, alumni, faculty, staff, groups and wider members of the chemistry and chemical biology community at Harvard. To nominate an individual and or a group to be spotlighted, please complete this short form or reach out to...

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