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Athletics
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Featured video: Throwing stones
Established in 1999, the MIT Curling Club welcomes newcomers and breeds national leaders in a sport of precision — and a little mystery.
April 4, 2019 -
Big issues on the table at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
MIT’s sports-analytics showcase features open talk on some large topics in pro and amateur athletics, from player satisfaction to data equity.
March 6, 2019 -
Q&A: Meet the former all-star pitcher turned MIT student
Chris Capuano, an analytics-friendly Major-Leaguer, pursues his MBA in the Sloan Fellows Program.
March 5, 2019 -
Jumping into new experiences
For senior Héctor Javier Vázquez Martínez, studying and teaching abroad has brought new friendships, new research interests, and a new outlook.
February 7, 2019 -
MIT athletes earn four NEWMAC championships
After a successful fall, the Engineers are ranked 12th nationally in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings.
January 14, 2019 -
Achieving goals in the lab and on the pitch
Senior Anthony Badea, a physics major and varsity soccer player, investigates the beginnings of the universe.
January 9, 2019 -
Exploring unknowns in cancer, the human brain, and the road ahead
Double major Kerrie Greene builds connections in her research and her community.
November 18, 2018 -
On the cutting edge
Olympic medalist and MIT senior Jordan Malone uses his engineering skills to enhance the sport of speedskating.
April 24, 2018 -
Jasmin Joseph: “I love the idea of making an impact on global health”
MIT senior and varsity softball co-captain brings positivity and determination to life-saving biology research.
April 9, 2018 -
MIT leads the nation in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings
After four NEWMAC winter championships, MIT has taken over the top spot in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings.
April 3, 2018 -
Talking points: MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference explores data and how to share it
MIT's unique forum underscores the importance of communication in sports analytics.
February 26, 2018 -
MIT alumnus to compete in Winter Olympics
AJ Edelman ’14 will represent Israel in the men's skeleton during the 2018 Winter Olympics.
February 14, 2018 -
Going for the gold
MIT students work to improve ski goggles to mitigate the hazards of “flat light.”
January 29, 2018 -
Students share their passions outside the classroom
#ThisisMIT video contest gives students a chance to indulge their creativity and submit short videos showcasing the magic of MIT.
January 18, 2018 -
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 -
Maryann Gong earns second-straight Division III Academic All-America of the Year Award
Computer science major is the first Division III student-athlete to earn the honor in back-to-back years and just the second overall in the NCAA.
July 24, 2017 -
Pushing the limits of athletic performance
MIT 3-Sigma Sports links students and researchers with industry partners to solve the greatest engineering problems in sports.
July 16, 2017 -
David Hesslink: Taking his passion to the major leagues
Winningest pitcher in MIT history and baseball analytics ace will join Seattle Mariners’ operations office after graduation.
May 24, 2017 -
Researchers design moisture-responsive workout suit
Ventilating flaps lined with live cells open and close in response to an athlete’s sweat.
May 19, 2017 -
Get your head in the game
MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference rolls on, showcasing more data and greater impact.
March 6, 2017