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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For undergrads, research can feel out of reach. That’s where the MATRIX-Uni program comes in. MATRIX fellow, Soohwan Kim, a @UofIllinois junior, worked alongside #NSFMMLI researchers to advance #AI models for #biotechnology. Watch his story: youtu.be/_7CYiOS-5K8 #STEM #NSF #artificialintelligence

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The MATRIX-Uni Experience: Research Within Reach | Soohwan Kim

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Between researching plant enzymes and keeping his houseplants alive, Shivank Nag has cultivated a variety of specialized interests that keep him busy in and out of the office. 🌱 Read Shivank's #NSFMMLI Spotlight: go.illinois.edu/NSFMMLI-Shiv... #syntheticbiology #AIscience #NSFfunded

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Whether it's engineering enzymes or experimenting with a recipe in the kitchen, Le Yuan has a knack for discovering new ways to transform materials into impressive results. Read Le's #NSFMMLI Community Spotlight: go.illinois.edu/NSFMMLI-Le-Y... #syntheticbiology #AIscience #NSFfunded

A colorful graphic promoting NSF MMLI's Community Spotlight, featuring postdoctoral researcher, Le Yuan. An image of Le hiking is framed by a polaroid graphic with playful items, like an airplane, frying pan, a chef hat, and a compass, are scattered around the image to reference his interview in the linked article. The photo has handwriting that says, "Check out Le's Q&A"

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Congrats to the inaugural #NSFMMLI MATRIX-Uni participants! 🎉 After several weeks of robust research, lit review lunches, grueling poster presentations, and, of course, well-deserved sightseeing, our fellows have returned to their undergrad programs. #NSFfunded #AIresearch #AIChemistry #NSFstories

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Complex problems are kind of Kate Arneson’s thing and building user-centered solutions is her specialty — she even taught her dog a few tricks. Learn about Kate and her award-winning UIX work with #NSFMMLI on research software like AlphaSynthesis. go.illinois.edu/NSFMMLI-Kate...

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A new PEERspectives episode has dropped -🎙📺📖 What happens when Evolutionary Scale Models (ESMs) learn from each other? Tune in to the lit review to find out. youtu.be/NBJ9xfVYpwA #AIResearch #proteinengineering #artificialintelligence

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PEERspectives - Episode 3: Compressing ESMs into a single protein language model.

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

At #NSFMMLI, we know our team is exceptional, and once again, the global scientific community has taken notice too! Prof. Scott E. Denmark has been recognizing his transformative work and leadership in #organicchemistry. Read more: chemistry.illinois.edu/news/2026-07... #universityofillinois

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Summer research has begun for our 2026 MATRIX-Uni Fellows and their graduate mentors. #Research projects include: • Agentic Systems for #Chemistry • AI #ProteinEngineering • LLMs for #Enzyme Prediction • #AI-Guided Solar Cell Discovery #ArtificialIntelligence #NSFFunded #AIChemistry #biochemistry

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

AI/ML for #ProteinEngineering needs infrastructure for standardized sequence–function data. In the new PEERspectives, Le Yuan (NSF MMLI postdoc) explores EnzEngDB, a database platform linking enzyme sequences, mutations, reactions, and performance data. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxhs...

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PEERspectives: Reviewing the Enzyme Engineering Database (EnzEngDB)

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Congrats graduates! We're proud of the many undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students with #NSFMMLI whose #research and collaboration continue to advance #AI-enabled molecular discovery & computational science. #Graduation #ArtificialIntelligence #chemistry #computerscience #AIchemistry

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

In our first episode of "PEERspectives," Tanner Dean, a graduate student with NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute #NSFMMLI, presents a literature review: Kim et al. Computational design of metallohydrolases. Nature 649, 246–253 (2026). doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09746-w www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHfh...

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PEERspectives: Computational Design of Metallohydrolases (Lit Review)

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Are you a US-based STEM college student seeking a summer research opportunity in AI+Chemistry? Join us at NSF-MMLI! Applications will close on February 17, 2026. To know more, go to go.illinois.edu/matrix-uni #summerresearchopportunities #AIchemistry #NSFfunded #chemistry #artificialintelligence

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NSF Molecule Maker Lab Institute @moleculemaker.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

🎉 Big news! MMLI has been renewed for another 5 years! We’re excited to continue pushing the boundaries of AI-driven molecular discovery with our amazing collaborators. #NSFfunded #AI #MolecularScience #Chemistry #artificialintelligence news.illinois.edu/nsf-reinvest...

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NSF reinvests in Molecule Maker Lab Institute, AI tools to solve chemistry’s challenges – News Bureau

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ChBE Illinois @chbeillinois.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

With a new five-year, $15M award, the NSF has renewed its support of the Molecule Maker Lab Institute, which develops AI tools for discovery and synthesis of molecules for uses in medicine, energy, industry and more. chbe.illinois.edu/news/stories... @moleculemaker.bsky.social

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NSF reinvests in Molecule Maker Lab Institute, AI tools to solve chemistry’s challenges

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