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From summer research program to PhD dissertation
Graduate student Raspberry Simpson’s scientific journey approaches fruition.
MLK Luncheon: America’s bank of justice is overdrawn but not bankrupt
Rahsaan Hall of the ACLU’s Massachusetts branch delivers keynote at annual MIT event.
Dance brings a community together
MIT Bhangra hosts Independent Activities Period workshops to spread the bhangra lifestyle.
Thirty-six MIT students selected as 2019 Burchard Scholars
In a dinner-seminar program of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, students expand intellectual horizons and leadership skills.
Q&A: M. Amah Edoh on the Isabelle de Courtivron Writing Prize
The award honors writing related to immigrant, diaspora, bicultural, bilingual, and/or mixed-race experiences.
A semester studying abroad at Imperial College London
Students say they're enthusiastic about the new MIT-Imperial Academic Exchange pilot program.
Strategic thinking on a global scale
Graduate students from around the world showcase research projects at MIT.
Jumping into new experiences
For senior Héctor Javier Vázquez Martínez, studying and teaching abroad has brought new friendships, new research interests, and a new outlook.
From vision to action
MIT’s LeaderShape program allows students to reflect, learn, and apply plans of action to make the world a better place.
SuperUROP: Showcasing students' research work in progress
Undergraduate researchers discussed their projects at a well-attended poster session.
Understanding ethnic cleansing by mining a trove of text
With his innovative method for analyzing language, political science student Andrew Halterman maps civilian deaths in Syria.
Champion figure skater thrives at MIT
Computer science major Kevin Shum, a two-time U.S. national champion in figure skating, says competing on the ice helped him grow in and out of the classroom.
Merging engineering and education
Senior and first-generation student Nikayah Etienne aims to incorporate hands-on science in under-resourced classrooms.
Science as a social practice
PhD student Marion Boulicault believes in an interdisciplinary path forward for science, feminism, and philosophy.
MIT athletes earn four NEWMAC championships
After a successful fall, the Engineers are ranked 12th nationally in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings.