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MIT OpenCourseWare “changed how I think about teaching and what a university is”
Bernardo Picão, a graduate student in physics, has turned to MIT Open Learning’s resources throughout his educational journey.
Machine learning and the microscope
PhD student Xinyi Zhang is developing computational tools for analyzing cells in the age of multimodal data.
Empowering future innovators through a social impact lens
The IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge, a program run by the PKG Center for Public Service, helps students hone their entrepreneurship skills to create viable ventures for public good.
Studying astrophysically relevant plasma physics
Thomas Varnish has always loved a hands-on approach to science. Research in lab-based astrophysics has enabled the PhD student to experiment in a heavily theoretical subject.
From group stretches to “Hitting Roman,” MIT Motorsports traditions live on
The Chan siblings reflect on their Motorsports experience, eight years apart.
Toward socially and environmentally responsible real estate
Formerly an architect and mentor to young women in Tehran, master’s student Peggy Ghasemlou now aims to promote sustainability and green investing in real estate development.
NROTC Spring News Roundup
Spring 2024 was, as always, a very busy and exciting time for Navy ROTC! A series of events during the semester was capped off by the Commissioning Ceremony for the…
MIT graduate engineering and business programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2024-25
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 5.
OEL Hosts First Annual EL Mini-Conference
the Office of Experiential Learning (OEL) hosted its first annual Experiential Learning (EL) Mini-Conference, bringing together more than fifty experiential learning practitioners from across MIT.
Terrascope Builds Innovative Collaborations in Puerto Rico and Navajo Nation
This spring semester saw exciting new developments in partnerships the Terrascope first-year learning community has been building with educational institutions in Puerto Rico and the Navajo Nation.