In the history lab, delving into the South Asian experience at MIT
Students in 21H.S04 explore stories of students and faculty from South Asia via oral histories and the Institute Archives/Distinctive Collections.
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MIT engineers introduce the Oreometer
Mechanical engineers put an Oreo’s cream filling through a battery of tests to understand what happens when two wafers are twisted apart.
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing unveils Break Through Tech AI
New program strives to bridge the talent gap for underrepresented groups in the tech industry.
Architecture isn’t just for humans anymore
In the remote desert of Nevada, an MIT team designs shelter for all species.
Patrick Hale, former executive director of MIT System Design and Management, dies at 72
Hale’s guidance transformed SDM into a world leader in engineering and management.
Nilma Dominique aims to build community and nourish the soul
Dominique was one of four honorees recently awarded an MLK Jr. Leadership Award.
Professor Emeritus Peter Griffith, a pioneer in heat transfer and fluid mechanics, dies at 94
Longtime professor of mechanical engineering influenced nuclear reactor design and shaped thermodynamics education at MIT.
Look! Up in the sky! Is it a planet? Nope, just a star
Among thousands of known exoplanets, MIT astronomers flag three that are actually stars.
2022 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named
Professors Kamrin, Lang, McGee, and Shoulders are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.
From bench to biotech
Life sciences class brings biotech industry experience into the classroom with part-time internships for graduate students.
Launchpad for health care entrepreneurs
MIT Sandbox inspires highly sought health care innovations with its new Independent Activities Period program.
Training STEM teachers to uncover students’ full potential
The Practical Education Network cultivates a version of MIT’s hands-on teaching methodology in low-resource communities.
Q&A: Elizabeth Wood on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
MIT historian analyzes the uncertain dynamics of a global crisis.
School of Engineering welcomes new faculty
Seventeen new professors join the MIT community, with research areas ranging from robotics and machine learning to health care and agriculture.
Akila Saravanan named Brooke Owens Fellow
Prestigious fellowship connects students with mentors and internships to help launch their careers in aerospace.