Assessing the future of water for agriculture
MIT researcher Kenneth Strzepek discusses future threats to water resources in the UN Conference on Trade and Development
Vice President for Resource Development Jeffrey Newton to retire
Seven years at MIT cap ‘a career of accomplishment in service to some of the nation’s most distinguished academic institutions.’
Accelerating startups, the MIT way
MIT’s Global Founders Skills Accelerator — which focuses on ‘disciplined entrepreneurship’ — helps student teams build innovation-based startups.
Chris Kaiser to step down as provost, return to the faculty
After nine years as a departmental and Institute administrator, biologist plans to return to his longtime interests in teaching and research.
Sports Shorts for Sept. 16: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athletics
Field hockey, football and women’s tennis remain undefeated; Kryitsis, Laux and Williams all earn Player of the Week honors
New One Community Room opens at MIT
The space is now available to individuals, committees, clubs and working groups that focus on community-building.
Alison Alden, MIT’s vice president for human resources, to retire in 2014
Early-spring departure to conclude ‘seven years of exceptional service’ to the Institute.
EdX announces partnership with Google
Google and edX to collaborate on an open-source learning platform and research, among other things.
Classes launched at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology
The Russian university, established in collaboration with MIT, welcomes 52 new graduate students.
Sports Shorts for Sept. 9: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athletics
Football and women’s tennis open seasons with victories; Cheyne named NEFC Special Teams Player of the Week