MIT Libraries staff honored with 2020 Infinite Mile Awards
Staff members recognized for creating community, upholding values, and responding heroically to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nine MIT School of Science professors receive tenure for 2020
Professors earn tenure in the departments of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
MIT prison education program documentary wins New England Emmy Award
Film portrays groundbreaking initiative’s impact on MIT undergraduates and incarcerated students.
Twelve MIT faculty honored as “Committed to Caring” for 2020-2021
Honor recognizes faculty mentors who devote true attention to students’ well-being.
2020 Awards Convocation recognizes and honors MIT community members
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are recognized for their outstanding contributions to MIT.
Seven from MIT win 2020 Hertz Fellowships
Award recognizes scholars who pursue graduate studies focusing on “bold, risk-taking research.”
Assistant Professor Amah Edoh receives Baker Award for undergraduate teaching
Anthropologist honored by MIT students as "a mentor, a role model, and someone who is truly making a difference."
Mathematics department recognized for STEM student enrichment program
Popular diversity and enrichment outreach program marks 10th anniversary with award as it adapts to Covid-19.
Eleven from MIT awarded 2020 Fulbright Fellowships
Graduating seniors and recent alumni will spend upcoming year abroad on Fulbright grants.
Sara Plana receives inaugural Jeanne Guillemin Prize
The prize, which provides financial support to women working toward a PhD in international affairs, will be applied toward her research into proxy warfare.
Six from MIT awarded research funding to address Covid-19
Multi-institutional MassCPR initiative announces more than $16.5 million to support 62 Boston-area projects.
MIT student leaders go virtual with global startup competitions
In the face of Covid-19, the MIT Water Club and the MIT Food and Agriculture Club take their signature innovation prizes online.
Achieving advisory equilibrium
Professors Paola Cappellaro, Warren Seering, and Lily Tsai honored as “Committed to Caring.”
Susan Solomon earns Killian Award, MIT’s highest faculty honor
Atmospheric chemist is recognized for her “leadership in working toward real-world solutions to address the global climate crisis.”
Kerry Emanuel, David Sabatini, and Peter Shor receive BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge awards
Laureates recognized for contributions to climate change, biomedicine, and quantum cryptography.