Zipporah Levinson, Department of Mathematics’ ‘den mother,’ dies at age 93
The wife of the late Institute Professor Norman Levinson opened her home to many of the department’s mathematicians
Senior wins Churchill scholarship
Maria Monks will pursue graduate studies in mathematics in Britain
Three professors win top national early-career honors
Presidential awards to Buehler, Dawson and Sheffield were presented this week at a White House ceremony
Their infinite wisdom
An MIT historian of science uncovers the saga of the Russian scholars whose mysticism helped them redefine the concept of infinity
Two from MIT win Marshall Scholarships
Seniors Tanya Goldhaber and Vinayak Muralidhar will pursue graduate studies in Britain beginning next year.
The math gap
MIT economists find a new reason to think that environment, not innate ability, determines how well girls do in math class
Peeling stickers may lead way to stretchable electronics
New model enables precise design of damage-resistant materials
