At open forum, MIT community discusses recent U.S. tragedies
More than 600 attend event emphasizing commitment to “stand together against injustice, intolerance, and hatred.”
Girls Who Build Cameras workshop sparks future engineers
High school girls learn to construct cameras and program image filters at Lincoln Laboratory event.
Leading and transforming the global energy sector to address climate change
2016 C3E symposium convenes international leaders on climate, energy, and diversity.
Q&A: Stuart Schmill on considering race in admissions
MIT’s admissions dean discusses U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas.
MIT community mourns Orlando shooting victims with procession, vigil
Hundreds gather to reflect on lost lives, oppression, and violence in America.
JJ Jackson joins MIT as diversity and inclusion officer
New position created to implement ideas from campus community in concert with Academic Council.
All-MIT Diversity Forum highlights progress, challenges for campus community
Conference underscores collaboration by students, administration.
Combining curiosity with a desire to help
Senior Juan Jaramillo harnesses his natural curiosity to help others, while never forgetting his roots.
Administration addresses student recommendations
Earliest actions on inclusiveness will focus on orientation, mental health counseling, student surveys.
Undergraduate students release Report on the Status of Undergraduate Women at MIT
Multi-year effort assesses differences in academics, leadership, campus environment, and confidence.
President Reif says that in driving social change, “students have become our teachers”
Speakers at annual MLK luncheon call for concrete actions to expand meaningful inclusiveness.
Christine Ortiz to step down as dean for graduate education
Six-year tenure was defined by collaboration across schools, departments, and offices.
Empowering innovation
Panel highlighting female innovators from a range of fields aims to encourage student entrepreneurs.