Enduring passions for medicine, journalism, and triathlons
As an aspiring physician-scientist and editor-in-chief of The Tech, MIT senior Alex Tang has found inspiration in the lives of patients and others in his community.
MIT hosts its first High School Regional Science Bowl
At a daylong science competition, high school students gathered from across New England to test their science knowledge for a shot at nationals in Washington.
Advancing international trade research and finding community
Sojun Park, a postdoc at the Center for International Studies, has learned much from his research on intellectual property as well as his interactions with students and mentors at MIT.
Weekends@MIT offers connection through varied activities
Regular campus events built community and promote student wellbeing.
Preserving Keres
Linguistics graduate student William Pacheco hopes to preserve his endangered native language, while also becoming a better learner and educator.
Pursuing a passion for public health
MIT senior Srihitha Dasari reflects on the power of experiential learning through the PKG Center for Social Impact.
Balancing school, family, and the future of aircraft systems
Navy veteran and EMBA student Greg Knutson is building the skills to develop uncrewed aircraft systems while pursuing innovation in advanced manufacturing.
From Idaho to MIT, on a quest to cut methane emissions
PhD student Audrey Parker studies methane mitigation strategies in dairy farms and coal mines, to reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas.
New MIT class uses anthropology to improve chatbots
MIT computer science students design AI chatbots to help young users become more social, and socially confident.
Finding a nanoscale solution to safer spaceflight
Using boron nitride nanotubes, mechanical engineering doctoral student Palak Patel develops materials for space that block dangerous ionizing radiation.
MIT undergraduates help US high schoolers tackle calculus
The MIT4America Calculus Project is a growing source of tutoring support on a topic that’s a “gateway” to many STEM careers.
A winning formula for student project teams at MIT
The teamwork, leadership, and communication skills developed in the Gordon Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program drive success of Edgerton Center project teams.
Featured video: Coding for underwater robotics
Lincoln Laboratory intern Ivy Mahncke developed and tested algorithms to help human divers and robots navigate underwater.
Enhancing maritime cybersecurity with technology and policy
Strahinja Janjusevic brings an international perspective and US Naval Academy education to his graduate research in the MIT Technology and Policy Program.
The strength of “infinite hope”
MIT Dean of Engineering Paula Hammond keynotes the 52nd MLK Celebration, with a message of resilience and determination.