Staff News

Flipping Failure Featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education

Flipping Failure Featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education

April 22, 2024

Beckie Supiano highlights Flipping Failure in the March 21 edition of her weekly Teaching newsletter from the Chronicle of Higher Education. 

Meet Our 2024 Davis Projects for Peace Fellow!

Meet Our 2024 Davis Projects for Peace Fellow!

April 22, 2024

MIT junior Victory Yinka-Banjo is the PKG Center’s 2024 Davis Projects for Peace Fellow! Victory is partnering with NaijaCoder Inc. and the University of Lagos’s Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory (AIRLAB) to support youth, promote sustainable development, and foster lasting peace in Nigeria.⁠

Old Ironsides Battalion Spring Update

Old Ironsides Battalion Spring Update

March 22, 2024

As students settle back in to the routine this spring, several Battalion events have been keeping them busy!

OVC Staff Council Is Off and Running!

OVC Staff Council Is Off and Running!

April 22, 2024

The inaugural OVC Staff Council is excited to hit the ground running. The Staff Council was an idea that came from the OVC headquarters team to help promote cross-office collaboration and create a strong sense of community within the division. This council is made up of 13 staff members from a variety of offices within OVC who are excited to engage in discussion, collaboration, and implementation.

New OVC Employees Nov. 1, 2023 – Feb. 1, 2024

New OVC Employees Nov. 1, 2023 – Feb. 1, 2024

February 2, 2024

Congratulations and welcome to our the new employees that have recently joined OVC!

Introducing the Faculty Job Search Guide

Introducing the Faculty Job Search Guide

February 1, 2024

CAPD has created an invaluable resource for PhDs and postdocs to help them prepare for their job search. These examples and how-to guides will with help students navigate the process of creating all the documents they might need to take their next steps into industry or academe.

Dr. Nathalie Vladis Joins TLL’s Teaching & Learning Team

Dr. Nathalie Vladis Joins TLL’s Teaching & Learning Team

January 30, 2024

We are excited to welcome TLL’s newest member, Nathalie Vladis, PhD, as Assistant Director for Teaching & Learning.

MIT Navy ROTC Midshipmen Volunteer at Boy Scouts Merit Badge University

MIT Navy ROTC Midshipmen Volunteer at Boy Scouts Merit Badge University

January 30, 2024

Several midshipmen and the Marine Officer Instructor volunteered to participate for the first time at the Boy Scouts of America’s Merit Badge University (MBU).

Volunteer for the English Partner Program

Volunteer for the English Partner Program

January 30, 2024

The MIT Women’s League English Partner Program (EPP) is back for the spring 2024 semester and is actively seeking volunteers and English language learners!

Momentum Program Partners with Blue Origin

Momentum Program Partners with Blue Origin

January 30, 2024

Momentum is a 6-unit interdisciplinary design course offered by the Office of Minority Education (OME) during MIT’s Independent Activities Period (IAP). The course is open to all first and second year MIT undergraduates and intends to prepare students for careers in science and engineering.