Alumni/ae
The social entrepreneurs of SA+P
January 18, 2012
A sampling of non-profit organizations founded by alumni
Also labeled: Entrepreneurship, Non-profit
Gene Chamberlain, longtime MIT staff member, dies at 91
December 15, 2011
Worked in MIT’s International Students Office for 32 years
$26.5 million Simons gift to catalyze autism research at MIT
December 13, 2011
Creates the Simons Center for the Social Brain
Professor emeritus Adel Sarofim SM ’57, ScD ’62 dies at 77
December 8, 2011
Sal Khan to deliver 2012 Commencement address
December 6, 2011
Online-education pioneer, MIT alumnus to speak to the Class of 2012 on June 8.
Marilyn Wolfson named 2012 fellow of the American Meteorological Society
December 6, 2011
Recognized for longtime contributions to atmospheric, oceanic sciences.
Alumna and students design success in home-décor startup
December 5, 2011
Also labeled: Education, teaching, academics, Entrepreneurship, Graduate, postdoctoral, Marketing, MarketLab, Startups, Students
Two MIT PhD graduates win 2011 Hertz Foundation thesis prizes
December 2, 2011
MIT delegation attends Singaporean university’s groundbreaking
November 18, 2011
Five-day, three-nation Asian trip includes meetings with Institute friends and collaborators.
David Staelin, longtime professor in EECS and RLE, dies at 73
November 15, 2011
Researcher led a career distinguished by abundant accomplishments, widespread impact in his 55 years at MIT.
Lucas Papademos ’70, SM ’72, PhD ’78 named prime minister of Greece
November 10, 2011
Exploring the inner workings of materials
November 2, 2011
From concrete to cancer cells, Van Vliet brings an engineer’s mindset to the study of biology and materials.
Joseph Aoun PhD ’82, president of Northeastern University, receives Muh Alumni Award
October 24, 2011
Biennial award honors MIT alumni achievements in humanities, arts and social sciences.
From MIT club to the World University Games
October 20, 2011
Members of the MIT Sport Taekwondo Club team competed at the 2011 World University Games in China.
Maseeh Hall formally dedicated
October 14, 2011
President Hockfield calls it 'central achievement' of Campaign for Students
Corporation elects Israel Ruiz executive VP and treasurer
October 14, 2011
3 Questions: Archon Fung on political science today
October 13, 2011
MIT and Cornell face off in real battle over fake alumni
October 13, 2011
MIT and Cornell alumni are battling over which TV, movie, or game characters with fictional degrees from their institutions have the 'potential to offer the greatest contributions to society.'
MIT Sloan students' awards and honors
October 12, 2011
School of Architecture + Planning alumna represents U.S. at Venice Biennale
October 11, 2011
Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla create a sensation at national pavilion.
September news flashes from SA+P
October 6, 2011
Updates on faculty, students and alumni from the School of Architecture + Planning
3 Questions: Greg Chamitoff on the final frontier
October 5, 2011
Alum-astronaut relives some of the highlights of his space shuttle career.
Adam Riess ’92 wins Nobel Prize for physics
October 4, 2011
MIT alum cited for studying the universe’s expansion.
Classes and academic research help launch companies
October 3, 2011
A variety of course offerings are devoted to spurring new ventures.
Young scientists and babies: White House policy begins with alumna request
September 30, 2011
A new White House initiative to provide workplace flexibility to young scientists — starting with the National Science Foundation — has MIT fingerprints all over it.
























