MIT students study plasma physics beneath Alaska’s aurora
Student-led expeditions use distributed instruments to observe auroral structures and probe space plasma in real-world conditions.
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A new unit of measurement to honor an influential MIT alumnus
In a nod to the prank that first introduced the smoot, an MIT team rolls out the “klein” in homage to Martin Klein ’62 and playfully renames a beloved Charles River span the “Shortfellow Bridge.”
MIT marks first Robert R. Taylor Day with Tuskegee University
A day of conversations and archival access at the MIT Museum reflects an ongoing exchange rooted in the work and ideas of the Institute’s first Black graduate.
Keeril Makan named vice provost for the arts
An acclaimed composer and longtime MIT faculty member, Makan will direct the next act in MIT’s story of artistic leadership.
Welcome to the “most wicked” apprentice program on campus
With a focus on metallurgy and fabrication, Pappalardo Apprentices assist their peers with machining, hand-tool use, brainstorming, and more, while expanding their own skills.
At MIT, a day of hands-on, kid-friendly learning
Organized by the MIT Museum, the 2025 Cambridge Science Carnival included activities with air cannons, sea bots, and electron microscopes.
MIT launches Day of Design to bring hands-on learning to classrooms
Building on Day of AI and Day of Climate, MIT shares free design resources to spark creativity and problem-solving in classrooms.
Staff members honored with 2025 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service
The MIT community celebrates their fellow staff members’ talent and dedication to the Institute.
Day of Climate inspires young learners to take action
Featuring a diverse lineup of speakers, including Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics and an interactive projects showcase, the event empowered youth to tackle big challenges together.
Highlights from MIT’s first-ever Artfinity festival
Offerings included talks, concerts, and interactive installations.
Philip Khoury to step down as vice provost for the arts
The professor of history expanded MIT’s arts infrastructure and championed its arts faculty, while providing new opportunities for students and faculty.
Engineering joy
How the late Woodie Flowers helped create a new foundation for “the MIT way” of teaching.
Artifacts from a half-century of cancer research
Ten objects on display in the Koch Institute Public Galleries offer uncommon insights into the people and progress of MIT's cancer research community.
Brains, fashion, alien life, and more: Highlights from the Cambridge Science Festival
Organized by the MIT Museum, the 2024 celebration of science, technology, and culture was the largest in its history, with over 50,000 visitors at 300 events.