The shuttle Atlantis brought seven astronauts including Robert Satcher ’86, PhD ’93, an orthopedic surgeon who tweeted through space, back to Earth on Nov. 27, after a 11-day NASA mission to stock the International Space Station.
The Office of Faculty Support is soliciting proposals for projects for the 2010-2011 academic year that improve the quality of teaching, enrich students’ learning experiences, and uphold the tradition of innovation at the Institute.
Alumnus worked at MIT and later played key role as "heart and soul" of Hubble space telescope
This issue delves into the broad reaches of MIT research and life.
Oliver Williamson '55 a co-winner, for work on the theory of the firm
Greg Schroll '08 named "Most Brilliant Innovator" for his spherical robot.
The third-annual Community Catalyst Leadership Program, which pairs student leaders with alumni coaches, held its kickoff event on Saturday, Oct. 3. The year-long program gives students the tools and guidance to develop their leadership potential.
The Institute benefits each year from the efforts of some 9,600 alumni and friends who volunteer through MIT Alumni Association efforts. An annual conference brings volunteer leaders together to share community-building strategies (then share them online) and get a fresh drink from the fire hose.
Nearly half of 2008-09 graduates from MIT PhD programs planned to stay in Massachusetts after completing their studies, according to the annual Doctoral Student Exit Survey.
MIT graduates expressed strong satisfaction with their education, according to a 2009 survey of undergraduate alumni.
Nation's top science honor goes to MIT biochemist for her role in helping reveal the mechanism of enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair
