MIT welcomes six new assistant deans for diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Institute’s five schools and the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing will have dedicated professional staff to advance initiatives locally and across the Institute.
Revisiting a quantum past for a fusion future
Principal Research Scientist Abhay Ram circles back to his graduate school studies for a new initiative combining classical physics and quantum computing.
“Commit to changing the world,” civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson urges the Class of 2021
MIT’s second-ever online Commencement celebrated the 3,298 graduates receiving diplomas, with tributes from Cambridge to Antarctica.
Professor Sangeeta Bhatia’s salute from the faculty
“It’s OK not to know,” Bhatia told graduates. “Just keep going. Trust yourself to figure it out and don’t let the uncertainty weigh you down.”
President L. Rafael Reif’s charge to the Class of 2021
“Through immense effort, self-discipline, creativity and compassion, you found a way to rise to the demands of this historic challenge… together,” Reif told graduates.
William Dalzell, influential lecturer in chemical engineering at MIT, dies at 84
Known for his quick wit, the MIT alumnus spent his career fostering hands-on learning for generations of chemical engineering students.
MIT baseball coach uses sensors, motion capture technology to teach pitching
Visualization software and hardware could offer new possibilities for coaching and sports training.
The MIT Press breaks new ground with STEM-themed young-adult graphic fiction
With “The Curie Society,” the press reaches out to a new generation of individuals interested in ethics and equity in STEM.
A searching discussion about being Asian American at MIT
Panel explores the complexities of Asian American identity and recognition, at the Institute and in higher education.
Jeremy Kepner named SIAM Fellow
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics recognizes Kepner, a pivotal member of the team that established Lincoln Laboratory's Supercomputing Center, for his innovative work in computing.
MIT unveils a new action plan to tackle the climate crisis
The Institute commits to net-zero emissions by 2026, charts course marshaling all of MIT’s capabilities toward decarbonization.
Ben Linville-Engler awarded 2021 Collier Medal
System Design and Management's industry and certificate director is honored for his work in Covid-19 response.
Letter from President Reif: Caring for each other amid the Chauvin trial
MIT’s president writes to the community about devoting time and space for observing a highly charged moment.
3 Questions: Deborah Liverman on helping students overcome career uncertainty
As students face career disruptions, MIT Career Advising and Professional Development provides support with new resources and long-distance advising.
Task Force 2021 and Beyond moves into new phase
Effort to recast MIT for the post-Covid era will now shift to focus on refining and implementing ideas proposed earlier.