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MIT’s dynaMIT club sparks interest in STEM for middle schoolers
Young scholars have a blast learning on campus from MIT students.
A. Michael West: Advancing human-robot interactions in health care
When he isn’t investigating human motor control, the graduate student gives back by volunteering with programs that helped him grow as a researcher.
Startups generate inspiration and applause at Demo Day 2024
The capstone event for the delta v accelerator gave students a chance to celebrate business milestones they achieved over the summer.
Welcoming the new Chief of Staff in the Chancellor’s Office
Chancellor Melissa Nobles has appointed Jill Bassett as her new chief of staff. Bassett has been the associate dean and director of the Priscilla King Gray Center since 2019.
Expanding higher education for incarcerated students
A commission co-led by The Educational Justice Institute at MIT has crafted a groundbreaking blueprint for the future of higher education in New England prisons.
Jackson Jewett wants to design buildings that use less concrete
The PhD student is honing algorithms for designing large structures with less material — helping to shrink the construction industry’s huge carbon footprint.
“Move-in day is kind of like our Superbowl”
Here’s how three MIT teams orchestrate the launch of a new school year.
Putting public service into practice
Through the PKG Public Service Center’s social impact internships, MIT students leverage their analytical, technical, and creative problem-solving skills for public good.
“We don’t give assignments here”
An expanded Hobby Shop welcomes all members of the MIT community seeking to build their passion projects.
Incoming MIT students surprise President Kornbluth with “Barbis” installation
For Interphase EDGE/x participants, a life-sized Barbie-themed TARDIS prompts reflections on social norms.