Topic
Independent Activities Period
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Making MIT entrepreneurship matter in Hong Kong
MIT students collaborate with Hong Kong peers to solve urban challenges through the MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node.
March 30, 2020 -
A force for health equity
Through on-site projects in developing countries and internships in the business world, Kendyll Hicks explores the political and economic drivers of global health.
February 29, 2020 -
It all adds up
MIT students train teams in Ghana and Uganda for the International Mathematical Olympiad through MISTI-Africa.
February 26, 2020 -
Dreaming big in a small country
MIT students teach machine learning and entrepreneurship in Uruguay through MIT Global Startup Labs.
February 24, 2020 -
Bringing deep learning to life
MIT duo uses music, videos, and real-world examples to teach students the foundations of artificial intelligence.
February 24, 2020 -
Fusor workshop inaugurates nuclear makerspace
Building devices to study fusion at the new (and highly controlled) “MIT Nucleus” makerspace generates enthusiasm — and a purple glow.
February 24, 2020 -
Analyce Hernandez: Uncloaking big mysteries
Junior double major seeks to piece together puzzles of the universe, particle by particle.
February 12, 2020 -
The new front against antibiotic resistance
Deborah Hung shares research strategies to combat tuberculosis as part of the Department of Biology's IAP seminar series on microbes in health and disease.
January 23, 2020 -
MIT graduate students lead conference on microsystems and nanotechnology
Student committee puts together research showcase while balancing coursework, qualifying exams, and extracurriculars.
January 22, 2020 -
Ribbon cutting launches auxiliary Beaver Works space
The 4,000-square-foot addition will facilitate further collaboration between MIT and Lincoln Laboratory researchers.
June 11, 2019 -
Once abroad is not enough
Students are increasingly embarking on multiple study abroad opportunities, finding that one experience opens the door to others.
April 29, 2019 -
Exercises in amazement: Discovering deep learning
A popular student-coordinated class draws a capacity crowd from across the MIT campus and beyond.
March 15, 2019 -
Israeli and Palestinian architects and planners seek common ground on innovation, entrepreneurship
Visiting fellows engage with students in the School of Architecture and Planning to create startups aimed at social impact.
March 7, 2019 -
At StartMIT, students gain advice for building a successful startup
“The purpose of a business should be to solve real problems for real customers,” says MIT Professor Hari Balakrishnan, cofounder of Cambridge Mobile Telematics.
February 8, 2019 -
From vision to action
MIT’s LeaderShape program allows students to reflect, learn, and apply plans of action to make the world a better place.
February 4, 2019 -
Champion figure skater thrives at MIT
Computer science major Kevin Shum, a two-time U.S. national champion in figure skating, says competing on the ice helped him grow in and out of the classroom.
January 27, 2019 -
Proposal aims to update MIT’s academic calendar and Commencement timing
Vice chancellor, registrar seek community input on reducing the time between final exams and Commencement.
January 24, 2019 -
Exploring New England's coastal ecosystems in the dead of winter
Independent Activities Period class explores the role coastal ecosystems play in protecting the environment and how climate change has affected them.
December 27, 2018 -
Creating a more flexible first-year experience at MIT
A Class of 2022 experiment aims to enhance opportunities for students to explore majors, minors, and other interests.
December 12, 2018 -
Monitoring muscles to improve athletic training
Humon’s wearable “Hex” device gives athletes real-time data on muscle oxygen levels to guide workouts.
October 25, 2018