A searching discussion about being Asian American at MIT
Panel explores the complexities of Asian American identity and recognition, at the Institute and in higher education.
Inhabiting 21st-century science fiction
Students in 21L.434 discover that the world-making of science fiction is not only a way to envision possible futures, but a powerful way to think about the world we currently inhabit.
Targeting the human-related numbers behind remote learning
Senior Fiona Chen combines economics research and student advocacy to study the pandemic’s effect on students.
To understand race in Africa today, look to the past, panelists say
With speakers from Sudan, Nigeria, South Africa, and the United States, an online discussion sought to position racial justice in an international context.
Ceasar McDowell named associate director of MIT Center for Constructive Communication
McDowell will head civic design at new center, maintain leadership role at Department of Urban Studies and Planning.
Paula Hammond and Arup Chakraborty named Institute Professors
The two chemical engineers are awarded MIT’s highest faculty honor.
Buttressing perseverance from a distance
Alfredo Alexander-Katz and Caroline Jones honored as “Committed to Caring.”
3 Questions: Sheena Vasquez and Mandana Sassanfar on building an outreach initiative from scratch
Graduate student and outreach director discuss efforts by the Department of Biology’s faculty, students, and staff to engage local community college students in scientific research.
Cynthia Barnhart to step down as MIT’s chancellor
In seven years of service, the engineering professor led groundbreaking efforts to improve student well-being and success.
Up for a challenge in the lab and on the mat
While exploring a variety of research opportunities, senior Jose Aceves-Salvador has also thrown himself into mentoring, teaching, and cheerleading.
In Compton Lecture, Kwame Anthony Appiah analyzes foundations of racism
Philosopher describes racism as a tool for social control and systemic oppression.
Expanding MIT’s global reach in the professional world
Multicultural Bhaskar Pant has brought MIT Professional Education to thousands of students around the world.
Annual KSA meeting envisions Kendall Square coming back “better than ever”
The Cambridge-area innovation hub has been buffeted by the events of the past year but also shown great resilience and creativity, speakers said.
Letter from President Reif: Caring for each other amid the Chauvin trial
MIT’s president writes to the community about devoting time and space for observing a highly charged moment.
With “Choctaw Animals” for piano, Charles Shadle honors his Native American heritage
MIT composer hopes his newest work builds connections — between music and his Choctaw heritage, between classical and traditional music, and between generations in the Choctaw Nation.