Topic
Diversity
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MIT community mourns Orlando shooting victims with procession, vigil
Hundreds gather to reflect on lost lives, oppression, and violence in America.
June 15, 2016 -
JJ Jackson joins MIT as diversity and inclusion officer
New position created to implement ideas from campus community in concert with Academic Council.
May 4, 2016 -
All-MIT Diversity Forum highlights progress, challenges for campus community
Conference underscores collaboration by students, administration.
May 3, 2016 -
Combining curiosity with a desire to help
Senior Juan Jaramillo harnesses his natural curiosity to help others, while never forgetting his roots.
April 20, 2016 -
Administration addresses student recommendations
Earliest actions on inclusiveness will focus on orientation, mental health counseling, student surveys.
March 16, 2016 -
Undergraduate students release Report on the Status of Undergraduate Women at MIT
Multi-year effort assesses differences in academics, leadership, campus environment, and confidence.
February 25, 2016 -
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.
February 10, 2016 -
2016 All-MIT Diversity Forum set for April 29
This year’s theme: Reflect, understand, act.
February 1, 2016 -
Christine Ortiz to step down as dean for graduate education
Six-year tenure was defined by collaboration across schools, departments, and offices.
January 27, 2016 -
Empowering innovation
Panel highlighting female innovators from a range of fields aims to encourage student entrepreneurs.
January 22, 2016 -
Wesley Harris delivers keynote at event honoring Martin Luther King
MIT professor’s speech at Princeton University described Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on the nation and on Harris personally.
January 19, 2016 -
MIT partners with Johnson & Johnson to promote women's STEM education
Collaboration will expand the reach and quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for undergraduate women.
January 8, 2016 -
Black student leaders present recommendations for a more inclusive MIT
Students are working closely with senior administration; President Reif praises collaboration.
December 9, 2015 -
Clean energy connections and innovation
At C3E Symposium, industry-leading women share transformative research on policies, technologies, and diversity in energy sector.
December 4, 2015 -
Senior Alyssa Napier dedicates herself to improving MIT
Chemistry major works to address social justice issues.
December 1, 2015 -
Podcast by Shante Stowell '15 wins American Society for Engineering Education diversity contest
Recent graduate honored for her unique audio piece, crafted at MIT, encouraging self-reflection on race.
November 20, 2015 -
Designing virtual identities for empowerment and social change
D. Fox Harrell receives $1.35 million in grant funding to advance research at the intersection of social science and digital technology.
November 18, 2015 -
It takes a network
Rising Stars workshop helps female electrical engineers and computer scientists build a professional network, find jobs in academia.
November 18, 2015 -
DOE’s Kenderdine outlines nation’s energy priorities
Former executive director of MIT Energy Initiative describes roadmap for averting devastating climate change.
November 10, 2015 -
CEE Rising Stars Workshop offers insights to aspiring early-career women
November 9, 2015