Behind the scenes at MIT

By Paul MacLellan2015-03-09T00:00:00

Paul MacLellan introduces a video series that helps students connect with chemistry research

It is a difficult leap for school students considering a career in science to imagine how the concepts they are learning are relevant to cutting-edge research. Fortunately, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have produced a series of short videos that demystify the nature of chemistry research and highlight its relevance to students.

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