Working with purpose
Work-study program creates priceless relationships between MIT students and the local community.
Architectural Principles committee completes work on guidance for future dorms
Recommendations will inform next steps in west campus residential planning.
Margaret Guo '16 named NCAA Woman of the Year
A decorated swimmer and engineer, Guo is the first MIT student-athlete and just the fourth Division III student-athlete to ever receive the honor.
Algorithm connects students to the most interesting person they’ve never met
Tuka Al-Hanai and Mohammad Ghassemi have connected over 500 MIT students for more than 1,000 lunch meetings.
PKG Center welcomes Kate Trimble as senior director
With deep roots in public service, Trimble looks to establish innovative new programs and stronger service involvement from all MIT community members.
Barnhart, Stuopis establish medical leave and hospitalization policy review committee
Co-chairs Saxe and Schulz see “true openness to change,” invite community to lend their voices to the review process.
Benefiting human health through engineering
PhD student Anasuya Mandal’s microneedle device could painlessly monitor the immune system.
Good Samaritan Amnesty Policy will now apply to prohibited substances
Dean for Student Life Suzy Nelson says new policy is designed to reduce barriers to help-seeking, ensure student safety; changes respond to students’ concerns.
New heads of house join undergraduate and graduate communities to start the fall semester
Areas of expertise include robotics, writing, physics, jewelry-making, and breakfast cereal.
John Fernández: Growing grassroots for sustainability on campus and abroad
Environmental Solutions Initiative’s new director discusses sustainable development, student engagement, and making Baker House his home.
In Stata Center phone booths, "light-therapy" aims to brighten moods
Graduate student who suffered from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) develops MindHandHeart Innovation Fund project.
"Pokemon Go" fans unite to catch 'em all at MIT
The MIT Pokemon League encourages community members to join in the mobile game that's got everyone talking — and walking.
At open forum, MIT community discusses recent U.S. tragedies
More than 600 attend event emphasizing commitment to “stand together against injustice, intolerance, and hatred.”
Chancellor announces realignment of key student support organizations into Division of Student Life
Blanche Staton will serve as interim graduate dean.
