Tiny organisms, huge implications for people
A new book by Thomas Levenson examines how germ theory arose, launched modern medicine, and helped us limit fatal infectious diseases.
Comparative Media Studies/Writing
The chemistry of creativity
Senior Madison Wang blends science, history, and art to probe how the world works and the tools we use to explore and understand it.
Curiosity, images, and scientific exploration
Professor of the practice Alan Lightman’s new book digs into the wonder of striking visual phenomena in nature.
License plates of MIT
Custom plates display expressions of scholarship, creativity, and MIT pride among Institute affiliates.
Unlocking history with geology and genetics
PhD student Fatima Husain investigates the co-evolution of life and Earth and works to communicate science to the public.
One of MIT’s “best-kept secrets” offers an outlet for creative writing
The MIT’s Writers’ Group has helped community members channel their creative energies since 2002.
Jing Wang, professor of Chinese media and cultural studies, dies at 71
Wang, who founded the China-based media activism nonprofit NGO2.0, taught at MIT since 2001.