A life filled with firsts
Ellen Swallow Richards, MIT’s first female graduate and faculty member, opened the door for women in science, and founded ecology and home economics along the way.
Anne Mayes, former materials science professor, dies at 46
'Fiercely dedicated to MIT students,' she established fellowship prior to leaving the Institute.
Rubin appointed SDM's industry co-director
MIT graduate brings 17 years of industry experience to System Design and Management Program
Text-based video navigation
An innovative interface that allows viewers to skip through video by clicking on the associated transcript is a highlight of the MIT150 site.
Let the celebrations begin
In kickoff to Institute’s sesquicentennial celebration, MIT Museum shows off 150 artifacts from MIT’s rich history.
Coming soon: The MIT Global Challenge
For 10 years, student innovators have helped underserved communities through the IDEAS Competition. Soon, the global MIT community can join the effort.
Morton named Div. III Men’s Volleyball National Assistant Coach of the Year
MIT men's and women's assistant volleyball coach and Institute alumnus wins AVCA award.
A new approach to bladder-disease treatment
Implanted device can release slow, steady dose of medicine over extended period, removing the need for repeated procedures.
12 MIT students to participate in this year’s Four Weeks for America Challenge
Working with Teach For America mentors, MIT students will be helping high school students develop solid math and science skills.
MIT prepares for its 150th anniversary
For 150 days in 2011, the Institute will celebrate ‘many different MITs’ as it honors its past and imagines its future.
Emeritus: John Heywood
He literally wrote the book on the internal combustion engine — and says rumors of its death are greatly exaggerated.