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Students imagine better products, services, and infrastructure for an aging society

Students imagine better products, services, and infrastructure for an aging society

Projects from a new MIT urban studies and planning course speak to the impact of increased longevity on systems and markets.

The physics of gut and brain health

The physics of gut and brain health

Chih-Wei Joshua Liu ’22 is an aspiring physician-physicist working to unlock the secrets of thermodynamics in biology and medicine.

MIT PRIMES = A Plus for Youth

MIT PRIMES = A Plus for Youth

Math program mentoring helps high schoolers advance in research

A passion for science and music

A passion for science and music

Fieldwork campfire jam sessions and geology lessons helped inspire senior Zoe Levitt to pursue songwriting full time.

Making the case for “fake lawyering”

Making the case for “fake lawyering”

Through the MIT Mock Trial program, students hone their skills in public speaking, formulating arguments, and acting.

Mining valuable insights from diamonds

Mining valuable insights from diamonds

A drive to understand natural science phenomena ignited MIT graduate student Changhao Li’s love of quantum physics.

21st annual MIT IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge supports students leading social innovation

21st annual MIT IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge supports students leading social innovation

IDEAS awards more than $50,000 in grants across six student-led teams to develop projects addressing social and environmental challenges.

Thirteen from MIT awarded 2022 Fulbright Fellowships

Thirteen from MIT awarded 2022 Fulbright Fellowships

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

Student robot competition honors the legacy of the late beloved professor, Woodie Flowers

Student robot competition honors the legacy of the late beloved professor, Woodie Flowers

In person for the first time in three years, the 2.007 (Design and Manufacturing I) Robot Competition celebrated its founder.