MIT presents new Kendall Square zoning proposal
First formal hearing before the Cambridge Planning Board
Daniel Hastings to step down as dean for undergraduate education
Following seven years of administrative leadership, Hastings will return to the MIT faculty.
President Obama announces intent to appoint Maria Zuber to National Science Board
MIT geophysicist nominated for 25-member governing board of the National Science Foundation.
MIT files new Kendall Square rezoning petition
Action will launch public review process in Cambridge, further collaborative thinking on campus.
MIT presents Kendall Square zoning concepts to Cambridge Planning Board
Planning Board reacts positively; Institute is prepared to file rezoning petition
Maria Zuber appointed vice president for research
Claude Canizares will take a new role as a vice president with responsibility for international partnerships.
Martin Schmidt to oversee MIT’s industry-facing offices
Associate provost will oversee Technology Licensing Office and Office of Corporate Relations; retains duties around space planning.
Sanjay Sarma appointed as MIT’s first director of digital learning
Mechanical engineering professor will shepherd efforts to integrate elements of online education into traditional MIT courses.
John Brisson appointed as director of MIT/SUTD Collaboration Office
Professor of mechanical engineering will serve as the Institute’s liaison with SUTD leaders in Singapore.
Slideshow: Apples + Burton Conner = Apple Bake!
Residence hall’s annual event is the apple of its eye.
Dr. Michael Kimmel visits MIT to talk about Today’s College Man
Students and student affairs professionals from New England come together for a discussion on men and masculinities.
MIT welcomes six new MLK visiting professors and scholars
Appointments also extended for five current MLK visitors.
Removing a pain point for financial aid students and staff
Online document tracking and financial aid award letters implemented for 2012.
Department snapshot: Civil and Environmental Engineering
From bacteria to bridges, CEE researchers tackle natural and built environments.