How this biology lab class went virtual during the pandemic
Instructor Mandana Sassanfar found creative ways to teach first-years experimental techniques and laboratory protocols remotely.
3 Questions: Ian Waitz and Blanche Staton on MIT’s continuing commitment to graduate students
Despite the pandemic, the Office of the Vice Chancellor has continued to make progress on efforts to enhance the MIT graduate student experience.
Visiting undergraduates collaborate with MIT PhD students on research through MIT GOV/LAB mentorship pilot
Program aims to increase research opportunities and give PhD students mentorship experience.
Reducing inequality across the globe and on campus
Through research and student leadership, senior Orisa Coombs is tackling problems including water scarcity, food insecurity, and racial injustice.
Fiercely supporting student welfare and resilient growth
Jesse Kroll and Cathy Drennan honored as "Committed to Caring."
John Dugundji, professor emeritus of aeronautics and astronautics, dies at 95
Longtime MIT professor and expert in aeroelasticity, structural dynamics, and composite materials remembered for his kindness and dedication to mentorship.
“My whole heart is in that job”
As a tutor and teaching assistant, senior Jack-Willliam Barotta helps create a welcoming learning environment for students of all backgrounds.
Evelyn Hu delivers 2020 Dresselhaus Lecture on leveraging defects at the nanoscale
Physicist and Harvard University professor discusses silicon vacancies, reflects on inspiration from Mildred Dresselhaus.
Erik Demaine wins 2020 MIT Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching
Professor of computer science and engineering honored for dedication and creativity in his approach to education.
STEM Week event encourages students to see themselves in science and technology careers
MIT hosts kickoff event of Massachusetts STEM Week — a statewide virtual celebration of K-12 education.
MIT Full STEAM Ahead offers scalable, hands-on remote learning for K-12
Website created in response to Covid-19 yields unexpected insights into what’s possible for reaching learners at a distance.