Diversity
President Reif writes to MIT community regarding new Institute Community and Equity Officer
April 11, 2013
Reif thanks Harris and Liskov for their service as associate provosts for faculty equity.
MIT faculty reflect on accomplishments, challenges in area of faculty equity
April 11, 2013
Professors Wesley L. Harris, Barbara Liskov assess the state of faculty-diversity efforts at the Institute.
Also labeled: Administration, Faculty
NSE Rising Stars event offers young women researchers rare opportunity
March 20, 2013
Symposium provided nuclear science and engineering students with chance to connect with academics and practitioners.
Employee Resource Groups launched on campus
March 14, 2013
ERGs are led by employees who share interests, issues and a common bond or background.
Conversing about diversity
March 7, 2013
MIT Multicultural Conference celebrates diversity and culture at MIT
Workshop helps Facilities employees improve computer skills
March 4, 2013
ESL volunteers develop Computer Basics workshop for MIT Facilities staff who aren’t native English speakers.
Exploring the brain, and the world
February 27, 2013
Brain and cognitive sciences major Joy Ekuta researches, learns and teaches her way around the globe.
A great attitude is an excellent thing
February 20, 2013
15 individuals and four teams to be honored at the 2013 Excellence Awards ceremony
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.
Addressing the complexities of meritocracy
January 31, 2013
Goals of equality and inclusion are not enough, research shows, as MIT’s annual Diversity Summit seeks ways to further improve a merit-based environment.
Finding his voice
January 17, 2013
First-generation college student Eric Trac makes the most of MIT — whether through medical research or community service.
The hidden history of Bengali Harlem
January 7, 2013
MIT professor’s new book details the overlooked waves of South Asian immigrants to the United States.
MIT admits 650 talented and diverse students through early action
December 19, 2012
Changes in admissions process keep pace with rise in applications.
Building a better world
December 4, 2012
From fuel cells to bamboo, and from Tanzania to Brazil, MIT senior Arfa Aijazi crosses borders and disciplines to make an impact.
LBGTQA Provincetown Retreat celebrates 10 years
November 29, 2012
Annual retreat offers a place for introspection, community building
2012-13 Xerox-MIT fellows celebrated
November 13, 2012
Fellowship program was established to support top-tier engineering students — especially women and other groups traditionally underrepresented.
MIT welcomes six new MLK visiting professors and scholars
November 6, 2012
Appointments also extended for five current MLK visitors.
Physics department head honored for diversity efforts
October 9, 2012
Bertschinger to receive honor from MAES-Latinos in Engineering and Science
One dorm, a world of culture
September 21, 2012
Maseeh Hall introduces late night cultural study breaks.
Harris to receive President’s Award from NOBCChE
September 14, 2012
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers to honor professor, associate provost on Sept. 28.
MIT and peer institutions file Supreme Court amicus brief supporting consideration of race in admissions
August 14, 2012
The Institute and 13 other leading universities reaffirm the value of diversity as justices consider a challenge to undergraduate admissions policies at the University of Texas.
Also labeled: MIT Administration, Students, Amicus brief, President L. Rafael Reif, Supreme Court, Undergraduate
Freshman Jimenez-Galindo and junior Trac win de Courtivron Prizes
April 17, 2012
Prize honors cross-cultural fluency
Also labeled: Arts, Awards, honors and fellowships, Books and authors, Humanities, Language, Students, Undergraduate, Global
If the people will lead …
March 9, 2012
At an MIT panel on the future of black politics, scholars discuss the need for civic engagement at a time of economic stress.
The helper
March 7, 2012
Senior puts engineering skills, desire to serve toward improving the lives of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.
Also labeled: Aging, Athletics, Basketball, Mechanical engineering, Sports, Student life, Students, Underrepresented minorities
Five things about the Office of Multicultural Programs
February 17, 2012
Inaugural director La-Tarri Canty discusses OMP’s purpose and plans.
MIT honors Martin Luther King Jr. at 38th annual breakfast
February 10, 2012
Diversity and education among breakfast-table topics.
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