In new French class, MIT students serve as jury members of US Goncourt Prize
MIT French+ Initiative named Center of Excellence in French Studies.
Jackson Jewett wants to design buildings that use less concrete
The PhD student is honing algorithms for designing large structures with less material — helping to shrink the construction industry’s huge carbon footprint.
Unlocking global research potential
Center for International Studies Global Seed Funds program fosters collaboration and innovation.
“Move-in day is kind of like our Superbowl”
Here’s how three MIT teams orchestrate the launch of a new school year.
Putting public service into practice
Through the PKG Public Service Center’s social impact internships, MIT students leverage their analytical, technical, and creative problem-solving skills for public good.
Kimberly Rose Bennett awarded HHMI Gilliam Fellowship
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellows are selected for their promise as future leaders in their scientific fields and for their commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.
School of Engineering awards for 2023
The MIT School of Engineering recently honored outstanding faculty, students, and staff with its 2023 awards.
Incoming MIT students surprise President Kornbluth with “Barbis” installation
For Interphase EDGE/x participants, a life-sized Barbie-themed TARDIS prompts reflections on social norms.
Ms. Nuclear Energy is winning over nuclear skeptics
Kaylee Cunningham recognizes that her training as a PhD student in nuclear science and engineering could be for naught if myths continue to plague the industry. The activist is committed to helping — one TikTok at a time.
A warm welcome to the Class of 2027
“You belong here,” President Kornbluth assured students in her first MIT Convocation ceremony.
Q&A: Three Tata Fellows on the program’s impact on themselves and the world
MIT graduate students in technology and policy aim to make an impact in resource-constrained communities through energy research and real-world application.
Dyanna Jaye: Bringing the urgency of organizing to climate policy
The master’s student and co-founder of the Sunrise Movement works toward embedding climate into every level of government.
Q&A: Steven Gonzalez on Indigenous futurist science fiction
The HASTS PhD candidate describes his new book, “Sordidez,” a science fiction novella on rebuilding, healing, and indigeneity following civil war and climate disaster.
M'Care and MIT students join forces to improve child health in Nigeria
The effort aims to transform micronutrient dosing to children by harnessing the power of data.
MIT at the 2023 Venice Biennale
“The Laboratory of Change” is the theme for the 18th International Architecture Exhibition.