Alumnus Larry Linden to speak on his “journey to climate activism”
Founder of Linden Trust for Conservation to speak at MIT this week.
Top tweets of 2014
Best of the year on @MIT include a robot cheetah, next-generation spacesuits, and Tetris tater tots.
MIT Hillel director honored by Hillel International
Award to Rabbi Michelle Fisher culminates years of hard work by MIT Hillel to put its program “on the map.”
Lorraine Goffe-Rush named vice president for human resources
Vice chancellor at Washington University in St. Louis will join MIT in February.
MIT community engages in dialogue on race
President Reif: Winterfest protestors “are asking us to listen, to collaborate, and to act.”
U.S. CTO Megan Smith will be 2015 Commencement speaker
Noted entrepreneur and engineer will return to MIT on June 5 to address the Class of 2015.
Prime-time chain reaction
With a theme of prime numbers, this year's Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction was one of the most creative ever.
Tech Twinkles aims to brighten the holidays at MIT
New student group and Division of Student Life to host tree-lighting on Dec. 9.
Report details steps needed to accelerate innovation at MIT
New Innovation Initiative aims to reshape the role of the university in the 21st-century economy.
MIT Museum to host 17th annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction
Kinetic artists will guide this year's participants in a "Prime Number Challenge" to create an enormous Rube Goldberg machine at MIT.
Work-Life Center to host career development workshop for MIT young professionals
On Dec. 3, corporate and career communications consultant Jim McGovern will present, “Stop Worrying About Your Career and Start Working on It.”
Claude Canizares to step down as vice president
Reif: “For 40 years MIT has benefited from Claude’s exceptional commitment and service.”
3 Questions: Israel Ruiz on MIT’s role in Boston’s 2024 Olympics bid
The U.S. Olympic Committee visits Boston; city is one of four U.S. contenders.