Four from MIT named 2024 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
The fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
Discovering community and cultural connections
A joint humanities and engineering major, senior Grace McMillan is setting her sights on a legal career focused on education policy reform.
President Sally Kornbluth and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discuss the future of AI
The conversation in Kresge Auditorium touched on the promise and perils of the rapidly evolving technology.
Three from MIT named 2024-25 Goldwater Scholars
Undergraduates Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki, whose research explores math and physics, are honored for their academic excellence.
Studies in empathy and analytics
Senior James Simon wants to effect change in two ways: by quantifying societal issues and working directly with disadvantaged communities.
MIT faculty, instructors, students experiment with generative AI in teaching and learning
At MIT’s Festival of Learning 2024, panelists stressed the importance of developing critical thinking skills while leveraging technologies like generative AI.
Exploring the history of data-driven arguments in public life
William Deringer studies “very old things and very technical things” — that have never been more relevant.
A musical life: Carlos Prieto ’59 in conversation and concert
The acclaimed cellist and writer discussed his new memoir and reflected on a remarkable musical career.
Seven from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2024
The prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members.
Bringing an investigator’s eye to complex social challenges
MIT economics doctoral student Anna Russo studies how to improve the design, function, and outcomes of public policies.
“No one can work in civil engineering alone”
For senior Mikayla Britsch, civil and environmental engineering is a vocation that requires both technical and people skills.
Twenty-three MIT faculty honored as “Committed to Caring” for 2023-25
The honor recognizes professors for their outstanding mentorship of graduate students.
Heather Paxson named associate dean for faculty of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
In her new role, the professor of anthropology will seek to promote well-being and advancement within the SHASS community.
Q&A: Claire Walsh on how J-PAL’s King Climate Action Initiative tackles the twin climate and poverty crises
Since 2020, K-CAI has innovated and tested climate policies in more than 35 countries and supported scale-ups that have reached over 15 million people.
Knight Science Journalism Program launches HBCU Science Journalism Fellowship
The fellowship will incubate early-career science journalists, providing them with a year of skill-building freelance experience and dedicated mentorship.