Rhea Vedro brings community wishes to life in Boston sculpture
The MIT lecturer and artist-in-residence transformed hundreds of inscribed and hammered steel plates into “Amulet,” a soaring public artwork at City Hall Plaza.
Expanding educational access in Massachusetts prisons
Recent summit at MIT brought together educators, policymakers, and community partners, featuring resilience expert Shaka Senghor on transforming lives through learning and redefining pathways to freedom.
MIT in the media: 2025 in review
MIT community members made headlines with key research advances and their efforts to tackle pressing challenges.
Fraternities and sororities at MIT raise funds for local charities
“Our students’ ... dedication reflects not only their generosity, but also the spirit of engaging the MIT community in giving back through philanthropy.”
MIT takes manufacturing education across the country
The new TechAMP program teaches production principles to workers, helping them advance their careers and identify savings at their firms.
Revisiting a revolution through poetry
In “American Independence in verse,” MIT philosopher Brad Skow uses poems to explore the American Revolution from multiple perspectives.
MIT Haystack scientists study recent geospace storms and resulting light shows
Solar maximum occurred within the past year — good news for aurora watchers, as the most active period for displays at New England latitudes occurs in the three years following solar maximum.
Returning farming to city centers
4.182 (Resilient Urbanism: Green Commons in the City), a new subject funded by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC), teaches students about sustainable agriculture in urban areas.
At MIT, a day of hands-on, kid-friendly learning
Organized by the MIT Museum, the 2025 Cambridge Science Carnival included activities with air cannons, sea bots, and electron microscopes.
Biogen groundbreaking stirs optimism in Kendall Square
The gathering of Biogen and MIT employees, business leaders, and public officials celebrated the first building to be constructed at Kendall Common.
MIT and Mass General Brigham launch joint seed program to accelerate innovations in health
The MIT-MGB Seed Program, launched with support from Analog Devices Inc., will fund joint research projects that advance technology and clinical research.
“Cold spray” 3D printing technique proves effective for on-site bridge repair
Working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, researchers show bridge corrosion can be repaired on-site using additive manufacturing.
Faces of MIT: Lorena Tovar
As assistant director for academic programs for the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Lorena Tovar connects with and supports both faculty and students.
Day of Climate inspires young learners to take action
Featuring a diverse lineup of speakers, including Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics and an interactive projects showcase, the event empowered youth to tackle big challenges together.
Highlights from MIT’s first-ever Artfinity festival
Offerings included talks, concerts, and interactive installations.