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Student life
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Engineering art
Stephanie Chou ’19 designs and builds an interactive mechanical art sculpture.
June 21, 2019 -
Solving equations to design safer ships
David Larson, a doctoral candidate in mechanical engineering and an avid sailor, models ship-wave interactions to understand how ships behave in severe storms.
June 10, 2019 -
Featured video: The MIT Brass Rat
A look at the unique process by which MIT's class ring is dreamed up, created, and distributed every year.
June 5, 2019 -
For the women of McCormick, a new space in which to create
MIT residence hall opens a craft studio to promote creativity and belonging.
May 31, 2019 -
MIT students organize FAIL! ― an initiative to destigmatize failure and build resilience
FAIL! brings together prominent scholars to share the challenges and missteps that led them to where they are today.
May 28, 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 -
Celebrating SpringFEST 2019
This year’s SpringFEST show featuring rapper 6LACK brings many smiles and dance moves to campus.
May 20, 2019 -
Leaving room for a little improvisation
At the piano and in the lab, double major Tony Zhang is driven by curiosity and creativity.
May 14, 2019 -
MIT Motorsports unveils their 2019 electric race car
No longer the MIT Pantone 201 red, the 551-pound vehicle is now black.
May 2, 2019 -
From science class to the stock exchange
“I’m all about finding connections,” says senior Stephon Henry-Rerrie about his path from engineering to the financial sector.
April 30, 2019 -
Once abroad is not enough
Students are increasingly embarking on multiple study abroad opportunities, finding that one experience opens the door to others.
April 29, 2019 -
Spreading kindness for four years and counting
MIT community celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week by participating in lively events, connecting with campus resources, and practicing generosity.
April 24, 2019 -
Featured video: Throwing stones
Established in 1999, the MIT Curling Club welcomes newcomers and breeds national leaders in a sport of precision — and a little mystery.
April 4, 2019 -
MIT launches 2019 AAU survey on sexual misconduct, responds to National Academies report
Survey open to all students April 2-May 1; MIT creates presidential advisory board and helps launch national consortium to improve academic climates and cultures.
April 1, 2019 -
MIT Muses celebrate 30 years
For three decades, MIT's premier all-female a cappella group has been a home for song and long-lasting friendships.
March 28, 2019 -
The chemist and the stage
Senior chemistry major, athlete, and artist Audrey Pillsbury creates a musical about life as a second-generation Asian-American.
March 22, 2019 -
Sorority leaders recognized for creating leadership, support, service, and scholarship opportunities
MIT’s Panhellenic Association wins three awards, Delta Phi Epsilon receives honorable mention at the Northeast Greek Leadership Association Conference.
March 19, 2019 -
Taking the world by storm
Jordan Benjamin, a double major in physics and atmospheric science, studies the weather inside and out of the classroom.
March 9, 2019 -
Serving up brunch for the MIT graduate community
President L. Rafael Reif and Senior Associate Dean of Graduate Education Blanche Staton help Sidney-Pacific students cook and serve Sunday brunch.
February 19, 2019 -
Dance brings a community together
MIT Bhangra hosts Independent Activities Period workshops to spread the bhangra lifestyle.
February 14, 2019