Prime-time chain reaction
With a theme of prime numbers, this year's Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction was one of the most creative ever.
MIT takes new approach with STEM concept videos
Real-life examples are relevant to MIT students and students around the world.
MIT Museum to host 17th annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction
Kinetic artists will guide this year's participants in a "Prime Number Challenge" to create an enormous Rube Goldberg machine at MIT.
Communication course gives engineers tools to convey ideas
Communication course gives engineers tools to convey ideasEngineering a presentation in 6.UAT can be entertaining.
Francis Collins: Scientists must engage with the world
In Compton Lecture, NIH director details the importance of reaching out to others.
AeroAstro turns 100
Nine astronaut alumni and Elon Musk join in celebrating department’s centennial.
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.
Dava Newman nominated for NASA post
President Obama asks AeroAstro professor to take space agency’s No. 2 leadership spot.
First-ever MIT Maker Faire attracts nearly 3,000 attendees to campus
More than 100 exhibits celebrate STEAM and the fun of making.
Using science for service
Sofia Essayan-Perez is inspired by those around her to teach in Nicaragua, conduct neuroscience research.
More than a prize
Math Prize for Girls offers inspiration and mentorship to participants on MIT’s campus.
Inventor creates tiny technologies for medicine; awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Sangeeta Bhatia combines clinical and engineering perspectives to tackle complex health challenges.
Classroom contest yields publishable results
Students’ designs for cellular-networking protocols help define the limits of protocol performance.
Moving forward
PhD student Niaja Farve combines research, entrepreneurship, outreach, and indefatigable drive.
