Alumni/ae
Emily Wick PhD '51, MIT's first female professor to earn tenure, dies at 91
April 23, 2013
Was a pioneer in women's rights on campus and loved sailing.
Making music in the Hobby Shop
April 18, 2013
The Shop boasts a long tradition of musical creation and innovation
Also labeled: Clubs and activities, Faculty, Hobby Shop, Staff, Student life, Students, Independent Activities Period
The What, Who and How of DUE: Concourse
April 9, 2013
The Concourse freshman learning community is a 'school within a school'
Also labeled: Inside DUE, Student life, Students, Undergraduate, Education, teaching, academics, Learning
The half-billion-dollar idea
April 8, 2013
While at MIT, alumnus Todd Zion developed an insulin product that ultimately drew the attention of a pharmaceutical giant.
Professor emeritus Frederick J. McGarry dies at 86
April 2, 2013
Polymer engineering professor, alumnus was at MIT for more than 50 years.
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering, Faculty, Materials science, Memorial services, Obituaries, Polymers
MicroRNA detection on the cheap
March 28, 2013
MIT alumni’s startup provides rapid, cost-effective microRNA profiling, which is beneficial for diagnosing diseases.
New grants help amplify impact of MIT IDEAS Global Challenge teams
March 25, 2013
Student-led entrepreneurship supported by new Venture Grants
NSE students in the national spotlight
March 19, 2013
Three from Course 22 named to Forbes '30 under 30' list
MIT Sloan alumna shares thoughts on leading Fortune 500 firm
March 15, 2013
MIT Sloan alumna Ilene Gordon ‘75, SM ’76 opens semester's Dean’s Innovative Leader Series
Chinese students set their sights on an MIT future
February 19, 2013
Middle and high school students from Beijing engaged in project-based hands-on science and engineering lessons at the Edgerton Center.
Also labeled: China, Collaboration, Edgerton, Global, K-12 education, Students, Volunteering, outreach, public service, Circuits, LED, Photography, Student life
Scaling Development Ventures conference goes digital in face of storm
February 15, 2013
Speakers and attendees from around world convene online to share lessons learned on the path to 'scaling-up' products and services for global social impact.
Alumni share their romantic moments at MIT
February 14, 2013
Slice of MIT recently reached out to alumni to ask about their most romantic moment at MIT.
Daniel Jimenez named Gates Cambridge Scholar for 2013
February 13, 2013
Alumnus to pursue graduate studies in engineering for sustainable development at Cambridge University.
What’s the cost and financial value of college?
February 8, 2013
At MIT, experts say evidence shows the payoff from college education remains high.
CSAIL launches entrepreneurship initiative
February 7, 2013
Aims to help students turn computer science ideas into successful technology startups
MIT engineers elected to national academy
February 7, 2013
Three engineers are among this year’s 69 new National Academy of Engineering members.
Institute-Wide Task Force aims to sketch the MIT education of the future
February 6, 2013
Saying ‘we are in the midst of an educational revolution,’ President L. Rafael Reif asks Professor Sanjay Sarma and EVP and Treasurer Israel Ruiz to lead an effort to envision the MIT of 2020 and beyond.
MLK Jr. Breakfast addresses elements of meritocracy
February 6, 2013
Annual gathering features talks by former NBC executive as well as MIT students and administrators.
SA+P faculty, alumni make their mark in TED
February 5, 2013
A collection of TEDTalks videos featuring researchers and innovators with ties to MIT's School of Architecture + Planning.
ESD alumna wins Singapore Challenge Prize
January 29, 2013
Lynette Cheah and team take first place at international competition for their innovative transportation plan.
SuperUROP propels undergraduate research to next level
January 23, 2013
Poster session showcases student advances in key technologies and attracts faculty, venture capitalists and industry sponsors.
Also labeled: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Research, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), Advanced Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (SuperUROP), Student life, Students, Computer science and technology, Digital technology, Entrepreneurship
Five with ties to MIT earn top IEEE awards
January 22, 2013
Beranek, Dennis, Chou, Jacobs and Langer are among 20 recipients recognized for decades of engineering achievements.
Inspiring the next generation
December 19, 2012
Telling Your Story workshop connects scientist and engineers with teachers and in the process helps to demystify STEM and excite the next generation of learners.
The What, Who, and How of DUE: Global Education and Career Development (GECD)
December 18, 2012
Global Education & Career Development (GECD) comprises three complementary areas within one office.
Leaders for Global Operations alumna shares enthusiasm for engineering
December 14, 2012
Mary Anito LGO '12 is a passionate advocate for engineering education and careers for girls and young women.
Also labeled: Business and management, Leaders for Global Operations (LGO), MBA, STEM, Women, Women in engineering
Ozdaglar selected as the inaugural Steven and Renee Finn Innovation Fellow
November 27, 2012
The fellowship provides tenured, mid-career faculty in the Department of Electrical Engineer and Computer Science with resources for up to three years to pursue new research and development paths.
Dropbox CEO Drew Houston will be MIT’s 2013 Commencement speaker
November 13, 2012
MIT alumnus and co-founder of popular file-transfer service will address the Class of 2013 on June 7.
Michael Short spans classroom, forge, reactor
November 13, 2012
Profile: Roger Lewis (BArch ’64, MArch ’67)
November 5, 2012
Practitioner, professor, journalist, author and cartoonist
Also labeled: Architecture, History of MIT
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