Events The Mildred S. Dresselhaus Lecture Series with Gang Chen
November 16, 2026, 4:30-5:30pm MIT Building 10 Room 250 Organizer: MIT. nano
The Dresselhaus Lecture series is named in honor of Mildred "Millie" Dresselhaus, a beloved MIT professor whose research helped unlock the mysteries of carbon, the most fundamental of organic elements—earning her the nickname “queen of carbon science.” This annual event recognizes a significant figure in science and engineering from anywhere in the world whose leadership and impact echo Millie’s life, accomplishments, and values. Gang Chen, the Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering at MIT, is this years lecturer and will talk about his work in desalination. Reception to follow at MIT.nano.