A labor of love
Walter Lewin, acclaimed professor emeritus and Internet star, delivers one final lecture at MIT.
Ian Waitz on the future of engineering education and research
New dean reflects on MIT’s School of Engineering, cites ever-growing role for collaboration and outreach.
A study in green building on campus
New Sloan School of Management building benefits from an integrated design process
CESUN brings together engineering systems units from around the world
ESD-established organization works toward broadening engineering education and practice.
A champion of Creole
Linguist Michel DeGraff is on a quest to give Haitian Creole its due as a respected language — and to help Haitian schoolchildren learn in their native tongue.
2011–12 Knight Science Journalism Fellows named
12 journalists from 8 countries to study science, environment, technology and more.
In the World: Cultivating creativity
For some of the world’s poorest people, the biggest impact can come from fostering creative problem-solving.
Xerox Day celebrates 2010-2011 fellowship recipients
A delegation from Xerox visited MIT on April 25 to celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s Xerox-MIT fellowship recipients.
MechE’s Hosoi wins 2010 Bose Award
Annual award honors excellence in teaching from the School of Engineering.
Looking beyond English
MIT professor uses linguistics in an ESL classroom to teach scientific principles, empower a new generation of critical thinkers.
Amphibious Achievement teaches valuable lessons in and out of the water
MIT student group works with Boston high school students on academic and athletic skills.
High marks for MIT’s new online grading system
Full implementation is planned for the 2011-2012 academic year.