![“There's a lot of role models here [at MIT], and sometimes, in Chile or in Mexico or in Costa Rica, [girls] don't know that there's a graduate student or an undergrad doing these cool things at MIT,” says grad student Alicia Chong Rodriguez. “I think it's a matter of just connecting the dots.”](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_item/public/images/201608/MIT-Alicia-Chong-1.jpg?itok=ueAa8pRa)
Taking on gender gaps in health care and technology
Graduate student Alicia Chong Rodriguez uses her engineering skills to empower women.
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Building out a global classroom
Students from MIT and Hong Kong collaborate to bring their entrepreneurial ideas to fruition during MIT Kickstart.
How political science can help us solve global health care issues
MIT political scientist Andrea Campbell discusses the impact of equity on health care innovation and outcomes.
J-WAFS conference reflects growing interest in food and water research
The MIT community turned out in force, along with attendees from the corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors.
Fast-tracking medical device development
Brian Anthony teams researchers and physicians with industry to accelerate advances in patient care.
App that provides “nutrition receipts” for groceries wins IDEAS Global Challenge
Twelve teams competing in social-entrepreneurship competition split $97,500 in cash prizes.
New institute will accelerate innovations in fibers and fabrics
National public-private consortium led by MIT will involve manufacturers, universities, agencies, companies.
Harnessing the energy of small bending motions
New device could provide electrical power source from walking and other ambient motions.
At COP21, finding hope for climate in the "Aerocene"
Visiting Artist Tomás Saraceno and MIT scientists join forces to confront climate crisis at United Nations conference.
Senior Camilo Ruiz engineers solutions
Biological engineering major pursues collaborations that have broad impact for society.
Sharing climate research and strategies in Paris
MIT events throughout climate talks underscore Institute’s global perspectives and partnerships.
Armor plating with built-in transparent ceramic eyes
Tiny sea creatures feature transparent optical systems as tough as their shells.
Environment, infrastructure, and people
Faculty discuss interdisciplinary research and educational initiatives in the CEE New Research Alumni Breakfast.