Engineering for social impact
Environmental engineering major Runako Gentles seeks to lead projects that increase harmony between society and the environment.
Using language skills to bridge gaps in health care
Senior Victor Damptey brings his Spanish-speaking abilities to bear as he works toward becoming a physician-scientist.
3 Questions: Stuart Schmill on MIT Admissions’ participation in the STARS College Network
MIT’s dean of admissions and student financial services talks about helping rural students better understand their options for going to college.
Learning to design with atoms and molecules
A hands-on class teaches undergraduates the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and nanoscale science from inside MIT.nano’s cleanroom.
Fieldwork class examines signs of climate change in Hawaii
MIT students research effects of climate change on forests and sulfur dioxide emissions as a model for planet-wide events.
MIT sophomores connect with alumni mentors in professional and leadership development program
UPOP annual workshop lets sophomores take a deep dive into teamwork, creative problem-solving, and networking in preparation for their future careers.
Coding for health equity
Senior Mercy Oladipo is building tools to address disparities in health care.
New African and African diaspora studies major takes off at MIT
The major invites students to explore the riches of culture, innovation, thought leadership, and beauty that originate in the continent of Africa and its many diasporas.
MIT announces financial aid and tuition rates for the 2023–24 academic year
Financial aid support remains strong, offsetting a 3.75 percent rise in tuition, and changes to housing, dining, and other costs.
Matthew Kearney: Bringing AI and philosophy into dialogue
The computer science and philosophy double-major aims to advance the field of AI ethics.
Learning to compute through art
“Introduction to Physical Computing for Artists” at the MIT Student Art Association teaches students to use circuits, wiring, motors, sensors, and displays by developing their own kinetic artworks.
Aviva Intveld named 2023 Gates Cambridge Scholar
The MIT senior will pursue graduate studies in earth sciences at Cambridge University.
Thirty-two exceptional MIT students selected as 2023 Burchard Scholars
Undergraduates selected for the competitive program enjoy a seminar series and conversations over dinners with distinguished faculty.
Jupneet Singh: Finding purpose through service
“I feel a great connection to my community, and I always want to find a way to give back,” says the Rhodes Scholar and Air Force ROTC wing commander.