The complex world of carbohydrate chemistry
Drawn to MIT by its “amazing women who were doing science,” Professor Laura Kiessling explores sugar-protein interactions that influence cell behavior.
Advocating for federal research funding on Capitol Hill
Students and postdocs from MIT's Science Policy Initiative meet with lawmakers on science-engineering-technology Congressional Visit Days 2019.
Q&A: Professor Gigliola Staffilani on women in mathematics
More than a decade after creating the Celebration of Women in Mathematics at MIT, Staffilani talks about the present and future of women in the field.
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.
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.
Women in Data Science conference unites global community of researchers and practitioners
MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society co-hosted WiDS Cambridge, a daylong conference connecting data scientists across academia and industry.
MIT students take 2nd place in annual Putnam Mathematical Competition
Student competitors earn two Putnam Fellowships, an Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize, and 11 of 15 top spots.
Lighting the path
Luminaries in computing and cognition discuss their journeys and share their insights.
Angela Belcher named head of the Department of Biological Engineering
Biomedical engineering and energy expert to succeed Doug Lauffenburger; with her appointment, half of MIT engineering departments will be headed by women.
Helping women in chemical engineering navigate academic careers
Inaugural Rising Stars in Chemical Engineering workshop seeks to increase the number of women who pursue faculty positions.
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From summer research program to PhD dissertation
Graduate student Raspberry Simpson’s scientific journey approaches fruition.
Finding love in the lab
Mechanical engineering alumni and married couple Larissa Nietner and Scott Nill started their relationship — and two companies — as MIT graduate students.
Strategic thinking on a global scale
Graduate students from around the world showcase research projects at MIT.
Science as a social practice
PhD student Marion Boulicault believes in an interdisciplinary path forward for science, feminism, and philosophy.
Anna Frebel is searching the stars for clues to the universe’s origins
MIT astronomer and writer investigates ancient starlight and shares her excitement about the cosmos.