Topic
Mentoring
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Professor Emeritus Ali Argon, pioneer in the mechanics of materials, dies at 89
Longtime MIT professor was a world leader in inelastic deformation and fracture of engineering materials.
January 3, 2020 -
Fostering forward momentum
Thomas Kochan, Julie Shah, and Evelyn Wang honored by graduate students as "Committed to Caring."
December 10, 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 -
A community for African students at MIT
The student-run African Students Association bolsters MIT's relationship to a vibrant, growing continent.
October 3, 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 -
Mentorship and scholarship keep summer biology research program strong
Support from Squire Booker PhD ’94 and the Bernard S. and Sophie G. Gould Fund helps MSRP-bio students excel.
August 19, 2019 -
Portraits of mentoring excellence
Committed to Caring honors professors Modiano, Kelly, and Li, and calls for nominations.
July 18, 2019 -
UPOP’s new career peer-mentoring program reaches for the STARS
Seniors take part in the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program student leader program, building community and bringing peer career advising to sophomores.
June 10, 2019 -
Mentoring model developed at MIT spreads to new campuses
The Venture Mentoring Service partners with universities around the U.S. and abroad to support local entrepreneurs.
May 31, 2019 -
MIT celebrates a year of excellence at the 2019 Awards Convocation
Students, groups, faculty, staff, and community members are honored for their achievements and dedication to MIT.
May 22, 2019 -
From science class to the stock exchange
“I’m all about finding connections,” says senior Stephon Henry-Rerrie about his path from engineering to the financial sector.
April 30, 2019 -
MET Fund launched to support MITdesignX
Seed fund will support venture-design education and entrepreneurship in the School of Architecture and Planning.
April 9, 2019 -
Women in mathematics aim for an equals sign
Female graduate students in the Department of Mathematics unite to encourage community and to extend an invitation to prospective MIT students.
March 25, 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 -
2019 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named
Professors Angrist, Demaine, Jones, and Taylor receive MIT's highest honor in undergraduate teaching.
March 4, 2019 -
Helping women in chemical engineering navigate academic careers
Inaugural Rising Stars in Chemical Engineering workshop seeks to increase the number of women who pursue faculty positions.
February 22, 2019 -
From summer research program to PhD dissertation
Graduate student Raspberry Simpson’s scientific journey approaches fruition.
February 15, 2019 -
New parameters in graduate mentoring
Professors Cullen Buie, Hadley Sikes, and Justin Steil are honored with the Committed to Caring Award.
February 4, 2019 -
Kevin Woller: From student to mentor
Research scientist gives back by passing along the nuts and bolts of plasma research.
January 25, 2019 -
Baglietto, Saxe, and Shoulders ensure grad students thrive
For three Committed to Caring honorees, mentorship is demonstrated through generosity and making connections.
November 14, 2018