Wind, war and weathermen
How a Swedish bon vivant let MIT introduce modern meteorology to America — just in time to help the Allies win World War II.
Doc Draper in space
A letter written by Charles Stark Draper in 1961 hitches a ride on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
From Globe and Gates to Google and Guardian: Nods to MIT's 150th
Special Boston Globe magazine on MIT at 150 published Sunday; search-engine giant and U.K. newspaper post pieces about the Institute's impact
Thousands spend Saturday at MIT
‘Under the Dome’ showcases discovery and innovation; first open house in decades.
Exploring exploration
From deep space to deep sea, two-day symposium examined MIT’s impacts and innovations.
Putting ‘Technology’ on the map
Next Century Convocation celebrates the history, achievements and people of MIT’s first century and a half.
The Archivist of the United States to speak at Convocation
David Ferriero, event’s keynote speaker, discusses shelf serendipity, archiving in the digital age and MIT’s historic connections.
A celebration of women in science and engineering
Symposium highlights the work and accomplishments of women at MIT and beyond.
The People Behind the Awards: James N. Murphy
A look at some of MIT's most influential figures and the Institute awards that honor them
New report details status of women in science and engineering at MIT
Follow-up to previous reports shows improvement, but that still more can be done.
You're invited to Convocation
MIT community members, alumni and friends of the Institute welcome at the MIT150 Next Century Convocation on April 10.