3 Questions: Charles Stewart on the new House Dining program
An MIT professor and faculty Housemaster talks about the dining hall as the 'heart and soul' of his residence.
Universities can lead in development, USAID head says during MIT visit
Discusses how new ideas are needed for battling disease, extending education and improving lives in poor nations.
Cast your vote in the MIT Global Challenge
Community Choice Voting begins today and continues through April 25.
MIT students advocate for research funding on Capitol Hill
Members of the Science Policy Initiative will demonstrate the benefits of continued federal funding for science and technology at this year's annual Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Day.
MIT Open Houses since 1923: ice cream and hand-blown vacuum tubes
On April 30, MIT will host an open house for the campus community as well as Cambridge and surrounding areas. In fact, this is a continuation of a long tradition.
Department of Energy launches startup-friendly program
At MIT, Energy Secretary Chu announces ‘Next Top Energy Innovator’ program, and White House officials tout commitment to helping startups.
MechE's Kripa Varanasi chosen for Doherty Professorship
Funding to support research on nanoengineered surfaces for hydrate mitigation in subsea oil and gas operations
The People Behind the Awards: James N. Murphy
A look at some of MIT's most influential figures and the Institute awards that honor them
The drive for diversity
At ‘Human Diversity and Social Order’ panel, faculty cite continuing need to encourage the prospects of minorities in academia