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Students
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A stage of their own
Presentation workshop for political science graduate students serves as training ground for research and professional skills.
April 19, 2019 -
Grad students win Urban Land Institute challenge
Their winning 2019 Hines Student Competition entry readies an urban space for the future while preserving the past.
April 19, 2019 -
Dylan Cable wins 2019 Hertz Fellowship
Award funds graduate studies to advance groundbreaking applied science.
April 19, 2019 -
How our gray matter tackles gray areas
Marshall Scholar Katie O’Nell investigates how the brain resolves complicated questions involving morality and generosity.
April 18, 2019 -
Faculty approve proposal to update MIT’s academic calendar, Commencement timing
Decision to move Commencement to late May marks culmination of community dialogue led by vice chancellor and registrar.
April 18, 2019 -
Summing up the 2019 MIT 24-Hour Challenge
The third annual MIT 24-Hour Challenge raised $3.75 million from 9,397 donors.
April 16, 2019 -
Five from MIT win 2019 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Award funds graduate studies for talented immigrants and children of immigrants.
April 11, 2019 -
MIT publishes draft self-study report for comment
Community feedback is invited as Institute prepares to undergo process of reaccreditation.
April 10, 2019 -
MIT Energy Conference explores changes to the grid in coming decades
Student-run event spans energy policy, carbon pricing, storage technologies, and the rise of renewables.
April 9, 2019 -
MIT team places first in U.S. Air Force virtual reality competition
Satellite operator's visualization tool could help prevent space collisions.
April 9, 2019 -
Letter regarding the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing community forums in April
April 5, 2019 -
With new Proto Ventures Program, MIT Innovation Initiative turns ideas into impact
MITii will hire experts to pursue new business opportunities by matching MIT expertise and innovation with real-world problems.
April 2, 2019 -
MIT launches 2019 AAU survey on sexual misconduct, responds to National Academies report
Survey open to all students April 2-May 1; MIT creates presidential advisory board and helps launch national consortium to improve academic climates and cultures.
April 1, 2019 -
Designing vehicles that drive, fly — and swim
Senior and Marshall Scholar Crystal Winston pursues her vision of a world where cars aren’t limited to roads.
March 31, 2019 -
Celebrating passionate teachers and enthusiastic learners
At this year's MacVicar Day symposium, faculty and students reflect on the challenges and joys of education in the 21st century.
March 29, 2019 -
Commerce and coercion
When responding to disputes with foreign powers, China does not speak with one voice, political science doctoral candidate Kacie Miura finds.
March 29, 2019 -
MIT Muses celebrate 30 years
For three decades, MIT's premier all-female a cappella group has been a home for song and long-lasting friendships.
March 28, 2019 -
Solving for fun (and sometimes prizes)
Senior Danielle Wang, a two-time Elizabeth Putnam Prize winner, is well on her way to becoming a career mathematician.
March 27, 2019 -
Women in mathematics aim for an equals sign
Female graduate students in the Department of Mathematics unite to encourage community and to extend an invitation to prospective MIT students.
March 25, 2019 -
Co-designing assistive technologies in India
MIT students connect with premier Indian institutes, hospitals, and students to collaborate on “humanistic” assistive design.
March 25, 2019