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Jeanne Guillemin was described by The New York Times as a “scientific sleuth” and the Washington Post as a “pioneering researcher” in obituaries that lauded her groundbreaking work in biological warfare — a field where men had long outnumbered their female colleagues.

Jeanne Guillemin, biological warfare expert and senior advisor at MIT, dies at 76

A sought-after analyst on the use of biological weapons, she was a model of interdisciplinary excellence to all — especially women.

January 7, 2020

School of Science recognizes members with 2020 Infinite Kilometer Awards

Four members of the School of Science honored for contributions to the Institute.

January 3, 2020

Professor Yogesh Surendranath (far right) and members of his group display some of their favorite things.

Chemistry bonds “quirky” researchers in hard-working Surendranath lab

Mangoes, coconuts, and imaginary lizards make using electricity to rearrange chemical bonds fun and exciting.

December 26, 2019

MIT Executive Vice President and Treasurer Israel Ruiz

Israel Ruiz to step down as MIT’s executive vice president and treasurer

Driver of “innovative solutions to complex challenges” will chart a new path pursuing opportunities to accelerate innovation.

December 19, 2019

G. Anthony Grant addressing a crowd at an event at Metropolitan State University Denver. Grant has been named MIT’s new athletic director and head of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (DAPER).

G. Anthony Grant named director of athletics, DAPER department head

Grant comes to MIT from Metropolitan State University in Denver, Colorado.

December 9, 2019

For his prize-winning thesis, Pablo Rodriguez-Fernandez examined data from MIT's Alcator C-Mod tokamak (background).

Heating by cooling

Pablo Rodriguez-Fernandez resolves a fusion paradox to receive Del Favero Prize.

November 27, 2019

“It’s an exciting time be in in the C-suite — and with it comes a lot of pressure,” says Cassandra Frangos of MIT Sloan Executive Education. “The digital economy changes everything.”

Reaching the C-suite: no shortcuts, yet many paths

New MIT Sloan Executive Education program offers practical guidance for charting your path to the C-suite.

November 14, 2019

MIT Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart introduced the Community Forum on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct.

At MIT forum, results of sexual misconduct survey, plans for action presented

Chancellor Barnhart and working groups describe findings and recommendations.

November 13, 2019

Members and supporters of MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Hispanic/Latino Network gather with Natalia Guerrero (sixth from left) after her keynote address.

Lincoln Laboratory welcomes Natalia Guerrero for Hispanic Heritage Month event

MIT Kavli Institute researcher working on the TESS mission gave the keynote address at an annual event organized by the Lincoln Laboratory Hispanic/Latino Network.

November 7, 2019

Joe Higgins named vice president for campus services and stewardship

New position to oversee facilities, construction, planning, sustainability, and EHS.

November 1, 2019

Letter from President Reif: Learning from our community

October 31, 2019

MIT announces updates on fact-finding and reviews of external engagements

Efforts also advance to protect whistleblowers, identify charity to benefit survivors of sexual abuse.

October 31, 2019

Bryan Reimer, an AgeLab research scientist and the associate director of the New England University Transportation Center, was honored for his work developing a better understanding of how people engage with vehicle automation.

Bryan Reimer receives human factors innovator award

MIT AgeLab research engineer directs a team that studies in-vehicle automation, robotics, AI, and the mechanics of driver attention, among other topics.

October 30, 2019

Two committees to examine MIT’s outside engagements

Chair of the faculty and provost announce committees to review practices related to gifts, as well as grants and collaborations.

October 15, 2019

MIT takes action in response to sexual misconduct survey findings

New measures on campus announced for advocacy, support, education, and accountability.