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Shaping future generations of STEM professionals through mentorship

Two MIT staff members were recently recognized with U.S. presidential awards for STEM mentoring, underscoring their invaluable service to the Institute community and to future scholars.

April 15, 2025

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Unparalleled student support

Professors Andrew Vanderburg and Ariel White are honored as “Committed to Caring.”

April 11, 2025

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New initiative to advance innovations in pediatric care

The Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub aims to break down barriers to pediatric innovation and foster transformative research to improve children’s health outcomes.

April 11, 2025

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Taking the “training wheels” off clean energy

At the 2025 MIT Energy Conference, energy leaders from around the world discussed how to make green technologies competitive with fossil fuels.

April 3, 2025

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Professor Emeritus Frederick Greene, influential chemist who focused on free radicals, dies at 97

The physical organic chemist and MIT professor for over 40 years is celebrated for his lasting impact on generations of chemists.

March 31, 2025

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2025 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named

MIT professors Paloma Duong, Frank Schilbach, and Justin Steil are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.

March 13, 2025

A leg up for STEM majors

MIT undergraduates broaden their perspectives and prospects through political science.

March 6, 2025

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Rohit Karnik named director of J-WAFS

The mechanical engineering professor will lead MIT’s only program specifically focused on water and food for human need.

February 28, 2025

Cynthia Barnhart to step down as provost

An alumna and longtime faculty member, Barnhart helped lead the Institute for the last decade, serving as both chancellor and provost.

February 19, 2025

Philip Tan guides student Karl Velazquez, who is standing over a turntable with his finger on the platter

Mixing beats, history, and technology

Students in a unique MIT course taught by research scientist, DJ, and game designer Philip Tan explore DJ’ing and tech culture with a hands-on approach.

February 17, 2025