Mujid Kazimi, of nuclear science and engineering, wins Kuwait Prize
Honored for contributions to nuclear power technology
Theater Arts Associate Professor Jay Scheib wins Obie Award
Honored for his production of World of Wires
Civil engineers find savings where the rubber meets the road
Study shows that pavement deflection under vehicle tires makes for a continuous uphill drive that increases fuel consumption.
Daniela Rus named CSAIL director
EECS professor to become new leader of MIT’s largest interdepartmental laboratory.
Piece by piece
MIT biologist Schwartz relishes the challenge of picking apart the cell’s most complex structure.
MIT awarded more than $2 million in NEUP grants, fellowships
Includes $1.65 million in Department of Energy Nuclear Energy University Programs grants and $450,000 in graduate student fellowships.
‘Hockfield Day’ celebrates MIT’s 16th president
Thousands gathered for a fun-filled fete for Susan Hockfield.
Human touch
In many quarters, reaction to L. Rafael Reif’s election as MIT president focuses on his personal qualities.
Slideshow: 2012 MIT Awards Convocation
51 community members receive nearly 30 awards for their service to the Institute.
‘This is a dream I never dared to imagine’
President-elect L. Rafael Reif greets the MIT community — and the world — as the Institute’s next leader.
L. Rafael Reif selected as MIT’s 17th president
As provost since 2005, the president-elect has inspired innovation and played a critical role in the financial stewardship of the Institute.