We are proud to present our fourth edition of CCB Magazine! 

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Send us your comments and questions to the editor at yahya_chaudhry@fas.harvard.edu.

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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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Harvard's SciPol Club has launched the Science Policy Research and Advocacy Group (SPRAG). It will be a yearlong series of weekly workshops, roundtable discussions and invited talks where students will work in teams to research and write a policy proposal. The group's ambition is to pitch their proposals to federal lawmakers on an advocacy visit to Washington, DC in the spring. Following their Oct. 19th kickoff event with guest speaker Congressman Rodney Davis, they look forward to a year full of insightful workshops, thought-provoking discussions and impactful... Read more about SciPol Club launches advocacy group (SPRAG)

The Harvard Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology held its first-ever undergraduate research symposium, showcasing the innovative research projects of some of the brightest young minds in the field.

The symposium, which took place on Tuesday, May 2, was attended by approximately 150 people, including faculty members, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff members from across the University. The event featured a keynote address, morning and afternoon oral presentations, a round table discussion panel, and poster presentations that covered a...

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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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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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Harvard Women in Chemistry/Harvard Chemistry Club hosted a Hot Cholocalte Walk on Thursday, March 3:

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