3 Questions: Richard Binzel on what we've learned so far from New Horizons
Professor Richard Binzel, NASA New Horizons scientist, describes a year of discovery since the spacecraft's historic 2015 Pluto encounter.
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Scrutinizing radiation’s impact
Nuclear science and engineering PhD student Cody Dennett simulates conditions inside reactors to measure microscopic defects in irradiated materials.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science launches new undergraduate curriculum
Updated degree requirements emphasize flexibility, earlier engagement with core material, and smoother introduction to software
MIT Sloan launches three new undergraduate majors and minors
Course 15 will offer undergraduates three new majors — management, business analytics, and finance — starting this fall.
Cogeneration: A bridge to the future
To help achieve its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, MIT is set to upgrade its on-campus cogeneration plant.
Homeschooled with MIT courses at 5, accepted to MIT at 15
After acquiring his entire elementary and secondary education from OpenCourseWare and MITx, Ahaan Rungta joined the MIT Class of 2019 at age 15.
MIT announces five-year plan for action on climate change
Hundreds of millions sought for low-carbon research; advocacy for carbon pricing; a call to the alumni and beyond.
Innovative humanities MOOC, “Visualizing Japan,” nominated for the Japan Prize
In a Q&A, course co-founder Professor Shigeru Miyagawa discusses his unique online course and its impact on digital education.
Advice to students in planetary science: “Start young!”
MIT astronomer Richard Binzel describes lengthy preparation for this year’s successful flyby of Pluto.
MISTI Open House
On September 10, students can learn about international internship, teaching, and research opportunities with leading companies and labs around the world.
“Every one of you has what it takes”
Class of 2019 is welcomed by President Reif and other MIT leaders.
Tell me about your day, MIT
White "TMAYD" wristbands are being distributed by a first-year student who wants to warm up campus interactions.
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.
MIT admits 625 diverse and talented students through early action
Research portfolios add another choice to optional application supplements.