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Understanding boiling to help the nuclear industry and space missions

Understanding boiling to help the nuclear industry and space missions

PhD candidate Florian Chavagnat seeks to answer fundamental questions about heat transfer that will shape the success of nuclear power plants — and extended missions in space.

Using data to write songs for progress

Using data to write songs for progress

Senior Ananya Gurumurthy adds her musical talents to her math and computer science studies to advocate using data for social change.

“In everything I do, I’m a creator”

“In everything I do, I’m a creator”

Mechanical engineer and storyteller Hannah Gazdus integrates her love of art into all of her projects.

Say hello to Tim the BeaVR

Say hello to Tim the BeaVR

MIT student creates Tim the Beaver in virtual reality using the MIT.nano Immersion Lab.

2.007 Forever!

2.007 Forever!

With winches, spinners, and telescoping contraptions, bots go head to head in student robot competition inspired by “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Thirteen from MIT win 2023 Fulbright fellowships

Thirteen from MIT win 2023 Fulbright fellowships

The Fulbright US Student Program funds opportunities for research, graduate study, and teaching abroad.

Four researchers with MIT ties earn 2023 Schmidt Science Fellowships

Four researchers with MIT ties earn 2023 Schmidt Science Fellowships

The illustrious prize supports early-career scientists and engineers as they pursue interdisciplinary work.

Three from MIT named 2023 Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Three from MIT named 2023 Knight-Hennessy Scholars

The fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.

Advocating for science budget and policy

Advocating for science budget and policy

MIT’s Science Policy Initiative sends students and postdocs to Capitol Hill to advocate for continued and increased federal support for scientific research.

Demystifying startup life

Demystifying startup life

The Pozen Fellowship program immerses students in a startup environment.