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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

Outsized influenceMIT Philosophy has extraordinary success placing PhD graduates in top tenure-track positions.

MIT Symphony Orchestra hosts impromptu musical tribute to victims of school shootingArea musicians gather in Lobby 7 the day after tragedy in Connecticut.

System Design and Management student establishes MIT’s first mining clubMining, Oil and Gas Club has sparked interest outside of MIT, notes Juan Esteban Montero.

Leaders for Global Operations alumna shares enthusiasm for engineeringMary Anito LGO '12 is a passionate advocate for engineering education and careers for girls and young women.

Harnessing solar energyNovel approach yields both electricity and heat.

Historian Craig Wilder featured in new Ken Burns filmThe head of the MIT History section served as a consultant on the director's latest documentary, “The Central Park Five.”

Aiming deep with the Marine Robotics TeamJacqueline Sly ’14 and Tommy Moriarty ’14 discuss their experiences and lessons learned leading the Marine Robotics Team.

Bose Corporation and MIT students meet for speed mentorshipStudent-led social impact ideas furthered with insights from Bose employees and executives.

Sports Shorts for Dec. 10: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsKuo, Lewis named soccer All-Americans; Silva named Regional Coach of the Year

School within a school: MIT ConcourseA learning community in which MIT freshmen explore the sciences, humanities and social sciences in a small, close-knit community (with a kitchen!)