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Alumni/ae
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Maria Zuber: Golden Goose Awards illustrate virtues of basic research
Ceremony honors research that may have once seemed obscure but has had significant social impact.
October 3, 2017 -
Michael Rosbash PhD ’71 shares Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine
MIT alumnus and two others honored for discovering the molecular mechanisms of circadian rhythms.
October 2, 2017 -
Shirley Jackson speaks about her career and being an agent for change
Professor Paula Hammond talks with MIT Corporation life member about her experiences as an MIT student, research scientist, and university president.
September 29, 2017 -
“Personal thermostat” startup heats up for commercialization
MIT spinout prepares to launch line of wristbands that keep wearers thermally comfortable.
September 27, 2017 -
A better world, starting close to home
MIT faculty and alumni have helped to shape Cambridge, Boston, and the surrounding region.
September 27, 2017 -
Christine Wang receives American Association for Crystal Growth Award
Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of crystal growth and epitaxy, the development of crystals for use in photonics, microelectronics, and more.
September 25, 2017 -
MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node finds permanent home
The 5,000-square-foot facility includes prototyping equipment, a makerspace, and multipurpose areas.
September 25, 2017 -
High (achieving) society
The MIT chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society inducts 74 distinguished graduates of the Class of 2017.
September 15, 2017 -
Maryann Gong named 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Top 30 honoree
Gong becomes third MIT student-athlete to be named to Top 30.
September 7, 2017 -
Evelyn Wang joins leadership team in MechE
Mechanical engineering alumna and internationally recognized professor is the new associate head of the department.
September 6, 2017 -
Experiencing the Great American Solar Eclipse
Thousands attend MIT solar eclipse-watching parties on campus, at the MIT Wallace Observatory, and in Rexburg, Idaho.
August 29, 2017 -
Danielle Wood joins Media Lab faculty
MIT alumna is establishing a new research group aimed at harnessing space engineering to improve life on Earth.
August 28, 2017 -
For the love of ice: Journeys to the remote and inhospitable
Alison Criscitiello PhD '14 seeks ice cores in inhospitable locations, sometimes camping on ice sheets and sleeping with a shotgun in case of bear attacks.
August 23, 2017 -
Whitney Espich named CEO of MIT Alumni Association
New leader to play key role in keeping MIT connected with its 136,000 alumni.
August 21, 2017 -
Featured video: Getting into MIT
Alumni look back on their experiences applying to, waiting to hear from, and getting accepted into MIT.
August 17, 2017 -
Smart mat detects early warning signs of foot ulcers
Conceived at an MIT hackathon, system could reduce amputations, cut medical costs for diabetics.
August 15, 2017 -
Six from MIT awarded 2017 Fulbright grants
Grantees will spend the 2017-2018 academic year conducting research abroad.
August 9, 2017 -
Hybrid drones carry heavier payloads for greater distances
Startup’s gas-electric engines may pave way for package delivery and human flight.
August 4, 2017 -
Startup soars with LEGO drones
Co-founded by Amir Hirsch ’06, SM ’07, Flybrix drones offers people of all ages the ability to fly their ideas.
August 3, 2017 -
How to court millennial shoppers? Lose the logo
Alumna Wendy Wen '09 co-founded an online handbag company to create a new generation of luxury for savvy younger shoppers.
August 1, 2017