The Institute has responded to a request from the US Senate Committee on Finance for information on MIT's endowment spending policies and commitment to financial aid. Senator Max Baucus and Senator Charles Grassley wrote to MIT and 135 other colleges and universities requesting information related to endowment growth and college costs. President Hockfield's response letter, and a copy of MIT's answers to the Senators' questions, are available online.
Feeling the way
Photo - Graphic: Christine Daniloff
Robotic device developed in MIT’s Touch Lab can help visually impaired people navigate around a virtual model of a real building.
