The Force was strong in this robot competition
MechE class ends semester with ingeniously designed robots battling on a “Star Wars”-themed playing field.
MIT students and postdocs advocate for science and engineering funding on Capitol Hill
Members of MIT's Science Policy Initiative meet with members of Congress on Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Day.
Summer Scholars embrace engineering challenges
Diverse group seeks MIT laboratory internship experiences in materials science, photonics, energy, and biomedical applications.
Engineer, pianist, global citizen
Senior Tiffany Yeh explores health care and poverty through working abroad, and cultivates her love of music while at home.
Barnhart appoints Waitz vice chancellor for overseeing offices of graduate, undergraduate education
Freeman will pilot first-year curriculum experiments; Staton to work closely with Waitz on graduate education.
From fieldwork to the big screen
Fourth annual CEE Video Competition highlights global research and opportunities.
Monica Pham: Advancing nuclear power and empowering girls
Sophomore researches fusion energy and promotes STEM opportunities for young women.
Kevin Zhou: Seeking new stories about the physical world
MIT senior will pursue theoretical physics studies as a Marshall Scholar.
Collegiate inventors awarded 2017 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students recognized for inventive solutions to challenges in health care, transportation, food and agriculture, and consumer devices.
Environmentalist and explorer
Senior Elizabeth Rider uses atmospheric chemistry research to create international connections.
Hannah Diehl and Bryce Hwang named 2017-18 Goldwater Scholars
Two MIT undergraduate students honored for their academic achievements.
Exploring the impact of Margaret MacVicar’s legacy on education at MIT
Faculty and students share their perspectives on the value of undergraduate research at “Pushing Boundaries” event.
Sara Hauptman: Learning to operate a nuclear reactor
MIT student is part of an elite crew of licensed nuclear reactor operators.