Quick Take explores the scope of innovation at MIT
This issue delves into the broad reaches of MIT research and life.
MIT alum garners economics nobel
Oliver Williamson '55 a co-winner, for work on the theory of the firm
Hobby Shop project garners Popular Mechanics magazine award
Greg Schroll '08 named "Most Brilliant Innovator" for his spherical robot.
Student leaders, alumni coaches launch Community Catalyst
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.
MIT volunteers get an insider's view
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.
45 percent of MIT PhD graduates remain in Massachusetts
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 alumni satisfaction remains high
MIT graduates expressed strong satisfaction with their education, according to a 2009 survey of undergraduate alumni.
Biochemist JoAnne Stubbe wins National Medal of Science
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
3 from MIT among Technology Review's top young innovators
Jose Gomez Marquez named 'humanitarian of the year'
