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Graduate, postdoctoral
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PhD student Marc Aidinoff explores how technology impacts public policy
Historian's research focuses on understanding how visions for social and economic policy are tied to changing ideas about technology.
November 18, 2019 -
Jaleesa Trapp shakes things up in the classroom and in computing
The PhD student and former high school teacher aims to study the ways young people of color interact with technology.
November 14, 2019 -
Sixteen grad students named to the Siebel Scholars class of 2020
MIT students from the fields of bioengineering, business, computer science, and energy science receive the prestigious awards.
November 12, 2019 -
Investigating the power of group think
Political science doctoral student Clara Vandeweerdt studies how identity shapes beliefs on complex political topics such as climate change.
November 7, 2019 -
3 Questions: When the student becomes the teacher
Grad student Brandon Leshchinskiy created EarthDNA Ambassadors, an outreach program “for the Earth, for future generations.”
November 5, 2019 -
3 Questions: How to control biofilms in space
MIT and University of Colorado researchers are collaborating on an experiment to be sent to the International Space Station.
November 1, 2019 -
Students present mechanical engineering projects that have global impact
At the sixth annual Mechanical Engineering Research Exhibition, graduate students and postdocs sharpen their communication and presentation skills.
October 29, 2019 -
What makes for better bureaucracy?
Political science PhD candidates Guillermo Toral and Tugba Bozcaga find that government-appointed officials deliver the goods — given the right circumstances.
October 21, 2019 -
At the Center for International Studies, a student endowment for women in international affairs
Established by distinguished sociologist Jeanne Guillemin, the endowment will provide financial support for women at MIT pursuing a PhD in international affairs.
October 21, 2019 -
“Biogenesis” podcast highlights MIT students behind cutting-edge biology research
The MIT Department of Biology and Whitehead Institute are producing a podcast featuring young scientists and why they chose to study biology.
October 16, 2019 -
MIT Society of Women Engineers celebrates 40 years
For four decades, one of MIT’s largest undergraduate organizations has served as a community of women empowerment and diversity in STEM fields.
October 7, 2019 -
Deploying drones to prepare for climate change
PhD student Norhan Bayomi uses drones to investigate how building construction impacts communities’ resilience to rising temperatures.
October 4, 2019 -
Strong mentorship through great decision-making
Gabriella Carolini, Paula Hammond, and David Trumper honored as Committed to Caring graduate student mentors.
October 3, 2019 -
Learning from MIT, learning from the field
Robert Rains MS ’19 earned his master’s without putting his important work — improving safety and quality of life for struggling communities in Africa — on hold.
September 26, 2019 -
Rethinking orientation for new grad students
Recent improvements aim to ease the transition to life at MIT, from day one and beyond.
September 24, 2019 -
Meet Carolyn Stein: Researching the economics of science
MIT PhD student explores the impact of scientists being "scooped" when a competing research team publishes results first, a concern for many disciplines.
September 23, 2019 -
Bridging the information gap in solar energy
PhD student Elise Harrington studies the ways rural communities in Kenya and India learn about solar energy products and their options as consumers.
September 19, 2019 -
Demo Day celebrates student entrepreneurship
MIT’s delta v accelerator concludes with presentations from participants and encouragement for all students.
September 10, 2019 -
When rats work to protect human safety
PhD student Jia Hui Lee studies global differences in how humans relate to other animals, including rats that detect land mines.
September 5, 2019 -
Students spearhead group to enhance the graduate experience
School of Engineering advisory group proposes a new leadership curriculum and stronger student-advisor relationships.
September 4, 2019