“IDEAS” for social change
Contest winners are bringing novel technologies, new educational models to the developing world.
Renewing a community space: Kresge restoration underway
Landmark building will remain open during restoration.
MIT hosts debate on pros and cons of fossil-fuel divestment
Participants discuss a proposed elimination of oil, gas, and coal companies from endowment portfolio.
Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration team earns Nelson P. Jackson Aerospace Award
Annual award recognizes an outstanding contribution made in the missile, aircraft, and space field.
Environmental Solutions Initiative awards seed grants to advance collaborative progress on environmental challenges
Grants of up to $200,000 will fund environmental partnerships over the next two years.
To divest, or not to divest?
Debate to explore nuanced arguments for and against divestment from fossil fuels.
Study on MOOCs provides new insights on an evolving space
Findings suggest many teachers enroll, learner intentions matter, and cost boosts completion rates.
How to talk about climate change
Event to address communication challenges — and opportunities for MIT to help overcome them.
KSA meeting puts focus on transforming Kendall Square
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker emphasizes improved public transportation, increased collaboration.
MIT offers admissions decisions to the Class of 2019
MIT admits 1,467 students from 50 states and 67 countries; video of drones delivering acceptance letters garners local and national media attention.
How can MIT be a game-changer on climate?
MIT Climate Change Conversation gets underway with brainstorming session on how to catalyze change.
Innovation in the making
Event showcases, solicits feedback on MIT Innovation Initiative’s latest projects.
Mapping MIT’s path forward on climate change
Students, faculty, staff to join MIT Climate Change Conversation in open, interactive event.
MIT to allocate record $103.4 million next year to ensure affordability
Undergraduate financial aid budget to grow 8.8 percent; tuition and fees will rise 3.75 percent.