Byte-sized learning
2021 IAP offerings from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science ranged from the playful to the profound.
Scientists as engaged citizens
In a new MIT class, students explore how STEM researchers bring their knowledge to major societal issues.
Donated instrument provides undergraduate chemistry students high-level research experience
Cutting edge-tool reserved exclusively for students is fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly.
In praise of IAP
For 50 years, Independent Activities Period has provided MIT community members with a respite from the firehose.
Designing in a pandemic to fight a pandemic
The capstone senior design class in biological engineering, 20.380 (Biological Engineering Design), took on its most immediate challenge ever.
3 Questions: Moya Bailey on the intersection of racism and sexism
MLK Visiting Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies and scholar of critical race, feminist, and disability studies discusses misogynoir, social media, and her work at MIT this year.
Students present product prototypes inspired by kindness
Professor David Wallace and his team developed class 2.s009 (Explorations in Product Design) to give students the safest, best possible hands-on educational experience.
Moving forward by moving
With safety measures in place, MIT Fitness reopens indoor classes and expands fitness access.
A new world of warcraft
Political scientist Erik Lin-Greenberg explores how a burgeoning high-tech arsenal is shaping military conflict.
MIT Full STEAM Ahead offers scalable, hands-on remote learning for K-12
Website created in response to Covid-19 yields unexpected insights into what’s possible for reaching learners at a distance.
Brian Canavan named new registrar for MIT
He succeeds Mary Callahan, who retired after 39 years at the Institute.
MIT Proto Ventures program readies new startups for launch
MIT Innovation Initiative Venture Builder Luis Soenksen accelerates the launch of unique AI and health care startups in record time.
Expanding access to the world’s top medical minds
InfiniteMD virtually connects patients with leading medical specialists to give advice on treatment plans, diagnoses, and more.
Diverse international cohort first to earn MIT master's degrees in data, economics, and development policy
Twenty-two students from 14 countries take an evidence-based approach to affecting global change.
Teaching mechanical engineering in a pandemic
Faculty and teaching staff at MIT are piloting new methods of teaching hands-on, project-based classes this semester.