A new shepherd’s staff to lead “the flock” during MIT Commencement
Gifted by Professor Lily Tsai, former chair of the faculty, and designed by Professor Brandon Clifford, the staff is a new, integral part of MIT Commencement.
Thirty-five outstanding MIT students selected as Burchard Scholars for 2024
Undergraduates selected for the competitive program enjoy a seminar series and conversations over dinners with distinguished faculty.
Play it again, Spirio
A piano that captures the data of live performance offers the MIT community new possibilities for studying and experimenting with music.
An MIT philosopher’s call for a civil discussion on gender and sex
In “Trouble with Gender: Sex Facts, Gender Fictions,” MIT Professor Alex Byrne argues for a return to a more inclusive brand of philosophical inquiry.
3 Questions: Why study theater in a German language class?
Using theatrical expressions of real-life situations, Emily Goodling's students study Germany's artistic response to global events.
Anushree Chaudhuri: Involving local communities in renewable energy planning
As societies move to cleaner technologies, the MIT senior seeks to make the transition more sustainable and just.
For all humankind
Political science and physics major Leela Fredlund wants to ensure fairness and justice prevail in humanity's leap into space.
Miguel Zenón, assistant professor of jazz at MIT, wins Grammy Award
The renowned saxophonist won Best Latin Jazz Album along with pianist Luis Perdomo for their album, “El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2.”
3 Questions: The Climate Project at MIT
Richard Lester describes an emerging new initiative that will back climate efforts at the Institute and find outside partnerships to drive actionable innovation.
Illustrating India’s complex environmental crises
A CAST Visiting Artist project traces the history of cause and effect that have led India to its current crossroads.
Reflecting on COP28 — and humanity’s progress toward meeting global climate goals
MIT delegates share observations and insights from the largest-ever UN climate conference.
How to avoid a “winner’s curse” for social programs
When interventions or policies perform well in studies, they may disappoint later on. An MIT economist’s tools can help planners recognize this trap.
Scene at MIT: Learning ikebana during IAP
Hiroko Matsuyama teaches her last course on the ancient art of Japanese flower arrangement.
A chronicler of the biotech boom
MIT historian of science Robin Wolfe Scheffler takes a close look at the progress of biomedical research in the U.S.
Projects investigating Swahili, global media win SHASS Humanities Awards
The awards offer opportunities to expand research into unique areas of scholarship.