Alumna wins Creative Capital/Warhol Foundation Art Writers Grant
Geeta Dayal wins support for a publication on GPS, mapping and mobile technologies
Hobby Shop - Cool Tools on Dean Colombo's Beat
In Dean Chris Colombo's first Slice of MIT blog post, he describes his delight at finding that the Hobby Shop is within the Division of Student Life. Learn about some great inventions, cool tools and a new romance.
Astronaut and orthopedic surgeon Bobby Satcher tweets his NASA mission
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.
Alumni Class Funds seeks proposals for teaching and education enhancement
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.
Rodger Doxsey '69, PhD '74 dies at 62
Alumnus worked at MIT and later played key role as "heart and soul" of Hubble space telescope
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.