Inhabiting 21st-century science fiction
Students in 21L.434 discover that the world-making of science fiction is not only a way to envision possible futures, but a powerful way to think about the world we currently inhabit.
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Solv[ED] inspires young people to become global problem-solvers
MIT Solve program will equip people under 24 with resources to practice problem-solving, prioritizing experiential learning, accessibility, and community-building.
Targeting the human-related numbers behind remote learning
Senior Fiona Chen combines economics research and student advocacy to study the pandemic’s effect on students.
Ice melts on US-Sudan relations, providing new opportunities
MIT students lead first-ever Global Teaching Labs workshop in Sudan.
3 Questions: President Reif on the search for MIT’s next chancellor
MIT President L. Rafael Reif describes his search for Chancellor Barnhart’s successor.
Mobilizing the masses, one person at a time
Dissecting the process of recruitment, MIT political science PhD candidate Gabriel Nahmias seeks to lower the barriers to political engagement.
MIT unveils a new action plan to tackle the climate crisis
The Institute commits to net-zero emissions by 2026, charts course marshaling all of MIT’s capabilities toward decarbonization.
3 Questions: Nadia Christidi on the arts and the future of water
The PhD student focuses on three cities and the role of the arts in helping planning institutions to imagine and plan for possible futures.
Tackling air pollution in India and the developing world
PhD student Sidhant Pai works on atmospheric chemistry models that may help policymakers improve air quality in their region.
“Just ask questions and go for it!”
Senior Zaina Moussa’s path toward a career as a physician-scientist has included embracing her different cultures and varied interests.
Letter from President Reif: India, Covid, and our global community
MIT’s president writes to the community in the wake of new pandemic suffering unfolding in India, and increasingly across South Asia.
Six from MIT named 2021 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
Buttressing perseverance from a distance
Alfredo Alexander-Katz and Caroline Jones honored as “Committed to Caring.”
Innovations in water accessibility
Mechanical engineering senior Flora Klise is pursing her passion for water research and preparing to launch a career in water innovation.
Ways of seeing the world
Senior Anjali Nambrath will graduate with majors in physics and mathematics, a minor in French — and a deep love for theater.