Student Groups

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a professional organization representing nearly 60,000 chemical engineers. AIChE encourages the activities of student chapters at academic departments, and works to integrate the student members into the professional world.

At MIT, the AIChE student chapter provides a voice for undergraduates in department affairs, encourages the professional development of students, and provides seminars concerning graduate school application, job hunting, and life in industry. The chapter also organizes study breaks and student-faculty get-togethers.

AIChE Objectives
The objectives of this AIChE chapter are (1) to promote the professional development of its members through its programs and by its relations with other student chapters and the parent body, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and (2) to contribute to the development of chemical engineering at MIT through activities involving the faculty and student members.

Our student chapter does not necessarily have conditions for membership and, in a sense, functions as a student interest organization. All chemical engineering students in the Department are invited to participate in AIChE activities. These include attending industrial seminars, study breaks, lunches, and opportunities to get to know faculty and staff within the Department.

• MIT AIChE Students Chapter (Undergraduate)
• MIT AIChE Executive Board (2025-2026)
• Contact a Current Student (ChemE has a team of juniors and seniors with diverse research interests who want to answer your questions! Feel free to reach out!)
• AIChE Website
• AIChE Events Calendar

MIT’s student chapter of the Society of Biological Engineers is a dynamic group of undergraduate Chemical Engineering students that plans events to help cultivate a sense of community within the ChemE department and to create ties between undergraduates and industry professionals. SBE strives to show undergraduates the different paths one can take with an MIT ChemE degree (including going to medical school, graduate school, or entering directly into industry) by inviting a wide variety of speakers to give talks, attend small round-table discussions, or sponsor undergraduate competitions. SBE also plans fun events such as brewery tours and study breaks for ChemE undergraduates.

For more information, see the links below and feel free to contact sbe-exec@mit.edu with any questions or comments!

• SBE Officers (TBA)
• SBE National Website

T-REX promotes representation and equity in the department, focusing on the graduate experience while collaborating with undergraduates, post-docs, staff, and faculty. T-REX facilitates community building and networking, supports education and growth on representation related topics, advocates for a more equitable student experience, and supports the department in building an inclusive culture and environment.

If you need more information, please contact us at di-cheme@mit.edu.

Board Members:

K’yal Bannister
Maddie Dery
Grant Knappe
Emily Krucker Velasquez
Joseph Maalouf
Cynthia Ni
Alex Quinn
Kindle Williams
Matt Wojtaszek

The Graduate Student Council for Course X (GSC-X) represents graduate students in the department.  We host a variety of social events, including monthly TG’s with free food and drinks, a summer BBQ with alumni, and a holiday party.  We also organize department intramural teams each season as well as mentorship and outreach events throughout the year.  For more information please reach out to us at: gscx@mit.edu.

GSC-X is composed of second year graduate students who volunteer for one year.

The 2026-2027 members: TBA

The Graduate Student Advisory Board is a student committee that advises the faculty of the Department of Chemical Engineering on matters related to the academic and professional growth of our graduate students. The GSAB meets regularly with the Graduate Officer and Department Head to inform them about student concerns, and assists in organizing activities that will help their fellow students meet their academic challenges and plan for their professional future. The GSAB’s goal is to continually improve the Department’s graduate programs. For more information, please contact the GSAB Group at cheme-gsab@mit.edu.

Submit your confidential comments or concerns to GSAB here. Your name will not be associated with your responses unless you choose to provide it.

Selection of Advisory Board Representatives
The GSAB is comprised of 8-10 graduate students, 2 from each class year (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th+).  Representatives are nominated and elected by their peers, and serve a term of one year from March to March.

Nominations
You may nominate yourself or another graduate student.  You may nominate multiple individuals, via separate nomination submissions.

Elections
The names of students who are nominated, who have agreed to participate, will be entered into the GSAB election.  Each grad student in the Department may cast two separate votes, one vote per nominee, within their class year.  The two nominees from each class year who receive the most votes will be elected to the GSAB as the representatives of their class.
GSAB Nomination: (nomination period is now closed)

2026- 2027 Advisory Board
David Gillingham (1st yr) PhD Representative Advisors: Profs. Love & Sikes	Yijun Yang (1st yr) MSCEP Representative
Gaurav Awasthi (2nd yr) Advisor: Prof. Dekosky	Zahmiria Johnson (2nd yr) Advisors: Profs: Coley & Galloway
Matthew Moy (3rd yr) Advisor: Prof. Bazant	Alex Stoneman (3rd yr) Advisors: Profs. Hammond & Coley
Katelyn Groenhout (4th yr) Advisor: Prof. Roman	Anish Sukumar (4th yr) Advisor: Prof. Brushett
Jennifer Fang (5th yr) Advisor: Prof. Doyle	Mike Li (5th yr) Advisor: Prof. Bazant

Resources

• Debenedetti Travel Award
• Science Perspective: “What to Expect From Your Advisers“
• MIT GSC Academics, Research, and Careers
• MIT Global Education and Career Development
• MIT Center for Entrepreneurship
• MIT Infinite Connection (Alumni)

The Undergraduate Student Advisory Board is a student committee that advises the Department of Chemical Engineering on matters related to the academic and professional growth of the undergraduate student body. USAB’s main focus is to enhance the student experience in the department and provide input to continuously improve the undergraduate program. The board consists of two representatives from each undergraduate class as well as two reps from AICHE and they will have regular meetings throughout the year with the Department Chair and the Student Office.

2026 – 2027 USAB Members: TBA

2026 – 2027 AIChe Representatives: TBA

The mission of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) is to build an eminent cadre of successful diverse global leaders in STEM and advance their professional endeavors by adding value to their academic, development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers. To that end we have established educational partnerships with school districts, municipalities, businesses, universities, and other organizations in the public and private sectors to provide and support local, regional, national, and global programs that assist people of color in fully realizing their potential in academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering, and allied fields. At MIT, our NOBCChE chapter works to provide professional development opportunities along side community building events. This includes, company sponsored events, career fair prep, and faculty-student meals.

NOBCChe Representatives
Josephine Oshodi, President	Priya Moncrieffe, Vice President

Gender Diversity in ChemE (GDX) supports graduate women in the Department of Chemical Engineering at MIT by facilitating the formation of social and professional networks, providing opportunities for personal growth and empowerment, and promoting a supportive and inclusive environment.

For more information, please reach out to us at: gwcheme@mit.edu and visit our website at: https://mitgwiche.org/.