Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research
Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
Finding purpose through research
This summer, BSG-MSRP-Bio student Marina Milea investigated how lung cancers become resistant to targeted therapies, gaining hands-on research experience in the Jacks Lab at the Koch Institute.
A home a world away from home
One graduate student family treasures the community they found alongside other MIT student parents.
Fueling a return journey from Mars
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
Lincoln Laboratory summer research interns take on national security challenges
Anna Raymaker and Vivek Jagadeesh tackled cybersecurity threats to ships and inside operating systems, respectively.
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
How MIT student communities help develop lifelong skills and connections
Members of the Institute’s fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups translate their MIT experiences into cherished memories, friendships, and lessons about leadership and service.
Student spotlight: Nathaniel Morgan
The senior from Atlanta is majoring in AI and decision making, serves as a leader in several campus groups, and has a soft spot for car improvement projects.
Student spotlight: Isabel Duran
The junior, an electrical engineering with computing major, stays busy with many student activities, from giving MIT tours to helping lead her sorority to collaborating with the nonprofit Engineers Without Borders.
Building foundations that last
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
Translating economic growth into better lives
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.