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MIT remembers 9/11;
responses to the war on terrorism

updated 11/05/03

News & Viewpoints

09/10/03 The Towers Lost and Beyond - A collection of newly-available essays on the World Trade Center by MIT researchers.
05/07/03 Homeland security calls for sci/tech innovation
11/19/02 Y2K readiness helped NYC on 9/11
11/01/02 Experts address bioterrorism
10/25/02 International students urged to ‘speak out’
10/18/02 University leaders oppose vague secrecy level in scientific research
10/09/02 Vest's report urges security, openness
10/02/02 100 international students delayed; 17 still awaiting OK
10/01/02 Terrorism protection is engineering challenge, Branscomb says
 
 
A Year LaterFlag, MIT dome  

Religious students share faith, hope
MIT's religious student groups remembered last year’s terrorist attacks in various ways during the Sept. 11 commemoration, but all shared a faith in God and a hope that people will learn to live together more peacefully. Sept. 13, 2002
‘The nicest event’
Sorrow, hope expressed at campus remembrance

 
09/11/02 MIT flag lowered to half-staff
09/11/02 A message from President Vest
09/11/02 Designer discusses MIT’s Reflecting Wall
09/11/02 MIT Museum displays 1975 WTC model
09/11/02 N.Y. firefighters describe sorrow, exhaustion at Ground Zero cleanup
09/11/02 Many security improvements made since terrorist attacks
09/11/02 Alumnus urges design contest
09/11/02 Panelists call for innovative U.S. policies
09/10/02 Homeland and global security web site launched
09/09/02 Sept. 11, 2001 at MIT
09/06/02 Chaplain reflects on MIT reactions to Sept. 11
09/06/02 Religious leaders to be featured at lunchtime events
 

06/12/02 MIT panel urges off-campus sites for classified research; reaffirms openness on MIT campus
06/05/02 Volunteer recounts heart-wrenching scenes from trips to Ground Zero
05/22/02 Vest reaffirms MIT support for open access for international students at faculty meeting
05/08/02 Bush's science advisor discusses plans for new student visa reviews
04/10/02 IT fuels battle awareness
03/13/02 Vest reflects on MIT response since Sept. 11
03/06/02 Sandia expert talks about fighting terrorism
02/27/02 Expatriates discuss rebuilding Afghanistan
02/13/02 Lecture series explores how cities rebuild after trauma
02/13/02 New committee to look at Institute policies on scientific information access, disclosure
12/19/01 MIT-penned article: “Why Did the World Trade Center Collapse?"
12/05/01 Conference on airline safety took on added significance
11/21/01 Deutch predicts more Sept. 11-type terrorism
11/19/01 Nobelist Solow examines economy and Sept. 11 effects
11/07/01 Terrorism threatens supply chain management
11/07/01 Schwarzkopf, Netanyahu discuss terrorism
10/31/01 MIT collects over $23,000 for Sept. 11 victims
10/24/01 Chomsky criticizes US violence
10/17/01 Defeating Al Qaeda: a strategy
10/17/01 Panelists point to economic and political factors in terrorist attacks
10/09/01 Islam, Muslims, and their principles of faith
10/05/01 Political scientists explore foreign policy options
10/03/01 Curry to head new campus security task force
10/03/01 Vest urges opposition to student visa freeze
10/03/01 Speakers probe role of technology
10/03/01 Swift asks MIT's DiFava, Widnall for help
09/26/01 International students express worry
09/26/01 Architectural experts ponder future of skyscrapers
09/26/01 Web sites offer video, discussion forum
09/24/01 How safe are our skyscrapers?
09/21/01 The view from the global village
09/20/01 Rally for peace on McDermott
09/19/01 MIT mourns - A wrap-up of MIT reaction
09/19/01 International experts warn of threats, challenges
09/19/01 Students voice emotions on banners
09/15/01 The Reflecting Wall at MIT
09/14/01 MIT community gathers to pray
09/14/01 Memorial service for Daniel Lewin
09/12/01 5,000 MIT students and staff discuss feelings on terrorist actions
09/12/01 MIT Lincoln Laboratory reopens Thursday
09/12/01

Students of four faiths join in prayer at campus vigil

09/11/01 MIT community meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday
Communications to the MIT community
Jan/Feb 02 Working Group Focuses on Information Policy and Privacy, by Robert P. Redwine, reprinted from the MIT Faculty Newsletter
Jan/Feb 02 Task Force on Campus Security presents initial findings, by John R. Curry, reprinted from the MIT Faculty Newsletter
Jan/Feb 02 Mutual caring and respect highlight Institute response - by President Vest, reprinted from the MIT Faculty Newsletter
10/12/01 No specific threat in FBI warning, Glavin reports
09/25/01 Letter from President Vest to MIT alumni
09/21/01 No credible threats to Boston area, officials report
09/16/01 Letter from President Vest: Community relations at MIT
09/14/01 Letter from President Vest: National Day of Prayer and Remembrance
09/12/01 Letter from President Vest to students' families
09/11/01 Sept. 11 letter from President Vest
Anthrax-related news and advisories
12/05/01 Institute handles calls on potential bioterror
10/26/01 MIT adopts policy for reporting anthrax cases
10/19/01 Anthrax Questions and Answers
10/19/01 Additional advice for the handling of mail
10/17/01 Tests are negative on white powder - 4 p.m.
10/16/01 White powder found at MIT being checked
10/17/01 Anthrax questions fielded at information session - 10:15 a.m.
10/15/01 MIT urges handling mail with caution
10/12/01 Responding to chemical and biological terrorism

Events & activities

More events and resources related to the events of September 11, 2001.

 

Audio, Video and Photos

Videos from MIT relating to September 11 events - Video and audio of teach-ins, forums, and gatherings.

Photo Galleries:

 

Clips

News media quote MIT experts - 10/03/01

"Return of the teach-in: Sept. 11 attacks spur discussion by those struggling to find answers" - Boston Herald, 10/01/2001

"MIT begins to rebuild hope by erecting Reflecting Wall" - Boston Herald, 09/23/01

 

Alumni Resources

Alumni web forum
Collaborative initiative for alumni

Alumni Are-You-Okay bulletin board

Alumni Victims
A list of known victims of the disaster who were MIT alumni.


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