Topic
Public service
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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 -
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 -
Committed to service and science
When senior Julia Ginder isn’t investigating the mystery of her own allergies, she’s volunteering to help young people reach their goals.
February 24, 2019 -
Merging engineering and education
Senior and first-generation student Nikayah Etienne aims to incorporate hands-on science in under-resourced classrooms.
January 23, 2019 -
3Q: Alyce Johnson on upholding the rights of MIT’s transgender community
At MIT, “we are committed to looking after each other,” says interim Institute community and equity officer.
October 29, 2018 -
MIT's Open House attracts tens of thousands on Saturday
From major facilities and centers to out-of-the-way labs and classrooms, MIT opened its doors to the public.
April 24, 2016 -
MIT community supports local agencies with record-setting Giving Tree donations
More than 900 gifts help to make the season a bit brighter for area kids and teens.
December 30, 2015 -
MIT’s Public Service Center renamed to honor Priscilla King Gray
Co-founder of the PSC and wife of former MIT President Paul Gray has continued to guide the center’s work.
September 28, 2015 -
Social enterprises empower communities
MIT students launch social enterprises that work with communities to foster financial and environmental sustainability.
June 23, 2015 -
Empowerment through mobile technology and co-design
MIT students improve the quality of life, safety, and independence of The Boston Home residents with InstaAid mobile application.
May 18, 2015 -
MIT students showcase innovative ideas for the betterment of humankind
Students’ innovative IDEAS Global Challenge projects combine entrepreneurship with the passion to help others around the world.
April 14, 2015 -
Products of progress
From bike-mounted maize shellers to solar lamps, startup brings more efficient tools to rural Tanzania.
January 8, 2015 -
Reif briefs Obama in White House forum on the innovation economy
Advanced Manufacturing Partnership 2.0 delivers report on developing innovation-based growth.
October 28, 2014 -
Half a day inside the Edgerton Center with Amy Fitzgerald
Longtime educator applies a passion for teaching in her quest to help K-12 students become curious about science and engineering.
October 22, 2014 -
NIH Director Francis Collins to deliver Compton Lecture Oct. 28
Collins to present “Exceptional Opportunities in Biomedical Research.”
October 20, 2014 -
Community picnic to honor former ombudsperson Mary Rowe
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to Sept. 30 event celebrating MIT's culture of service.
September 24, 2014 -
Division of Student Life launching online education initiative
Alumni support to fund innovative experiential learning curriculum.
September 15, 2014 -
Creative abilities
From Boston to Bangalore, MIT senior Priyanka Saha uses technology to empower people with disabilities.
April 23, 2014 -
Valerie Jarrett: Greater inclusion in education drives innovation, prosperity
White House advisor, in MIT’s Compton Lecture, makes case for social diversity in education.
March 14, 2014 -
An economist with a goal
MIT senior Jonathan Tebes sees economics as a way to alleviate poverty in the US, Tanzania, and beyond.
November 13, 2013