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A musician-turned-anthropologist studies venture capitalism in China
Whether learning about new music or a new culture, PhD student Jamie Wong takes a similar approach: Seek out the experts, then “try to play along and keep up.”
Ethics in action
In MIT’s Experiential Ethics summer course, students grapple with real-world ethical decision making, often while interning in the very fields they’re studying.
MIT named No. 2 university by U.S. News for 2022-23
Undergraduate engineering and computer science programs are No. 1; undergraduate business program is No. 2.
Modeling the social mind
PhD student Setayesh Radkani studies the psychological and neural mechanisms at work when humans learn from and influence each other.
New endowment fund will power student innovation at MIT Sandbox
A $1 million gift from Dan and Judy Gilbert creates a permanent funding source and supports expansion of entrepreneurship programs.
MIT Spokes cycles across the country to teach STEM classes
Sore legs, 10 flat tires, and hot temperatures did not deter these MIT students and recent graduates.
Save the Date: Next All Hands Meeting
The next OVC All Hands meeting of the academic year will take place on Zoom on Monday, 11/14 at 2 pm. The meeting link will be emailed to all staff.
3Q: What to expect from Covid-19 this fall
In this MIT News "3 Questions" article, senior leaders discuss where things stand; explain the rationale behind the Institute’s testing and policies; and provide insights about what to expect this…
Forging political alliances through supply chains
International firms sharing production networks lobby together to secure favorable trade conditions.
MIT releases strategic action plan for belonging, achievement, and composition
New initiatives will build on the Institute’s culture of excellence while enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the MIT community.