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Life in BASICNick Montfort and colleagues examine cultural significance of computer code in new book.

Professor Roger Kamm visualizes sneaky tumor cells with 3-D assayKamm is studying the mechanics of metastasis, the process of cancer-cell migration from one location in the body to another and the cause of more than 90 percent of cancer deaths.

Recent Course X grad named one of Forbes magazine's '30 Under 30'Pedro Valencia PhD '12 honored for drug research.

President Obama announces intent to appoint Maria Zuber to National Science BoardMIT geophysicist nominated for 25-member governing board of the National Science Foundation.

Skoltech, MIT reflect on first year of collaborationAnniversary event celebrates international ties.

Objects by architectsOne of Several Recent Exhibits at SA+P’s Keller Gallery

American Philosophical Association honors Judith Jarvis ThomsonBestows Quinn Prize for lifelong contributions to philosophy

Historian/physicist David Kaiser wins Physics World’s 'Book of the Year Award'Kaiser is the head of MIT's Program in Science, Technology, and Society, and a senior lecturer in the Department of Physics.

Q&A: Associate Provost Philip Khoury on foreign policy in the Middle EastThe Ford International Professor of History also talks about how an engineering school benefits the humanities and social science community.

New experiments, new insights into stress corrosion crackingMIT researchers now have new insights into how 'stress corrosion cracking' may be affected by nanoscale disruptions in the crystalline structure of metallic materials.

Inspiring the next generationTelling Your Story workshop connects scientist and engineers with teachers and in the process helps to demystify STEM and excite the next generation of learners.

MIT admits 650 talented and diverse students through early actionChanges in admissions process keep pace with rise in applications.

The What, Who, and How of DUE: Global Education and Career Development (GECD)Global Education & Career Development (GECD) comprises three complementary areas within one office.

A winning vision for the future of urban mobilityYoon and partner awarded grand prize in international competition.

Young African leaders propose paths to prosperity for the continentMembers of Youth Think Tank meet with Legatum Center staff and fellows at MIT.

Dennis awarded IEEE John von Neumann MedalPresented annually for outstanding achievements in computer-related science and technology

MIT Chapel is open dawn to duskThis week, chaplains especially available for private conversations

Sports Shorts for Dec. 17: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsPhillips named MAC Shooter of the Month; Desmaris named Regional Coach of the Year