Grad student union negotiations and other end-of-year updates
An update for graduate students from Vice Chancellor Ian A. Waitz and Blanche Staton, Senior Associate Dean and Director for Graduate Education
Class opens the door to a new world of mechanical engineering
Students compete to design a compression-resistant nanoscale material — and win possibly the world’s smallest trophy.
Exploring morality at MIT
Philosophy PhD student Eliza Wells investigates how our social roles influence our moral lives.
Valeria Robayo is putting her own twist on the pre-med experience
Some might find the MIT senior’s studies in management and German to be an odd fit for an aspiring physician. Robayo would disagree.
2.009 makes its “Move!” onstage
Students pitched prototypes for a sea turtle incubator, a wheelchair speed control, a self-cleaning firehose system, and more.
Reframing the first-generation academic experience
First-gen MIT graduate students are claiming their identity, forming community, and holding space for one another.
Two from MIT named 2023 Marshall Scholars
Rachel Chae and Sihao Huang ’22 will pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom.
Mark Rober to deliver MIT’s 2023 Commencement address
The popular YouTuber, engineer, and inventor works to engage young people in science and technology while encouraging curiosity and resilience.
Holding space for tough topics
Michael Birnbaum has been recognized as Committed to Caring for his wide-reaching support of students and his departmental leadership.