From a near-death experience to an Executive MBA
After losing his sight in an auto accident, Joe Bellantoni is giving back to his community while enhancing his career, with the help of his wife and MIT Sloan.
From Babylon to Baudelaire and back
In exploring the role of clerics in the Shi’a world, political science PhD student Marsin Alshamary heeds the call of family history.
Thirteen MIT students awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships
Honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.
MindHandHeart’s 10 newest Innovation Fund projects reduce stress and lower barriers to support
The MindHandHeart Innovation Fund announced its third round of grant winners at its final steering committee meeting for the academic year.
MIT Softball secures a spot in NCAA College World Series
Engineers will go to bat for a Division III national championship for the first time in program history.
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Maiko Kitaoka finds elegance in unexpected places
Once an aspiring ballerina, the MIT senior now studies the earliest stages of life.
From MOOC to bootcamp to MIT
Two students with entrepreneurial spirit found their way into the Class of 2020 through MITx.
A learn-by-doing approach to coding
New class lays a strong foundation for learning computer science.
Helping others in daily doses
Senior Donald Little uses computer science to improve people’s everyday lives.
Three student-athletes receive NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships
Drammis, Guo, and Zeinstra among 29 students across all NCAA divisions honored for excellence in academics and winter-season athletics.
Center for Environmental Health Sciences selects 2016 poster winners
Annual poster session showcases recent work on biological effects of exposure to environmental agents.
Determined to make a change
Senior Ruth Park draws on her background as she strives for educational reform.
Run, jump, fly: Student aviators to compete in national Flugtag competition
AeroAstro grad students are building a human-powered aircraft that will (hopefully) fly over the Charles River.
J-WAFS conference reflects growing interest in food and water research
The MIT community turned out in force, along with attendees from the corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors.
Moving spectacle
MIT marks 100 years in Cambridge with “Crossing the Charles” parade and evening celebration.