Standing in solidarity with the AAPI community
Candles lit up Killian Court and Kresge Oval to recognize the 3,795-plus reported hate incidents over the course of the pandemic.
What has the pandemic revealed about the US health care system — and what needs to change?
Seven MIT researchers see lessons and opportunities for US health care.
3 Questions: Emma Teng on anti-Asian American violence in the US
MIT historian, and scholar of assimilation and exclusion, surveys the deeper history behind the current crisis.
Why we need a more precise understanding of vaccine hesitation
In a Q&A, Charles Senteio discusses Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black Americans and the “tsunami of inequity” accelerated by the pandemic.
Call to share input on diversity, equity, and inclusion proposal
MIT shares the first draft of its Five-year Strategic Action Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
3 Questions: Artificial intelligence for health care equity
Regina Barzilay, Fotini Christia, and Collin Stultz describe how artificial intelligence and machine learning can support fairness, personalization, and inclusiveness in health care.
MindHandHeart Community Innovation Fund supports 77 projects during pandemic
Fund supported by the Office of the Chancellor is advancing mental health, well-being, and racial justice projects at MIT.
Exploring culture, identity, and the arts to enhance undergraduate education
A unique workshop lets students examine their personal histories as a way to even the playing field between mentors and mentees.
Letter from President Reif: Supporting our Asian community in a difficult time
MIT’s president writes to the community following the tragedies in Georgia and surging anti-Asian violence.
A new goal for soccer: Improving attitudes toward refugees
While a national soccer win can stoke anti-refugee sentiment, messaging promoting diversity can reverse this effect.
Women in Innovation and STEM Database at MIT announces fellowship program
WISDM has selected 20 women to take part in a Story Collider communications skills training.
Tik-Tokking all about science
MIT students Malik and Miles George gain attention on the video-sharing social network for their captivating, funny science videos.
Startup empowers women to improve access to safe drinking water
Saha Global, co-founded by two MIT alumnae, helps Ghanaian women start profitable water treatment businesses to serve their communities.
MIT Solve announces 2021 global challenges
New tracks for innovation address antiracist technology in the US, digital inclusion, equitable classrooms, health security and pandemics, and resilient ecosystems.