Education, teaching, academics
Cohen, Hinckley named Gates Cambridge Scholars for 2012
February 9, 2012
Two MIT seniors to pursue graduate degrees at the University of Cambridge.
MIT OpenCourseWare publishes Linear Algebra in innovative OCW Scholar format
February 9, 2012
One of OCW's most popular courses, Linear Algebra, is now available in a version designed to support independent learning.
MIT and the Civil War
February 9, 2012
President Susan Hockfield speaks on the struggle for America’s future — then and now.
Proof that 'MIT Can Talk'
February 7, 2012
IAP activity promotes campus-wide awareness of good oral communication skills.
Also labeled: Faculty, Independent Activities Period, Special events and guest speakers, Staff, Students
Education, empowerment and enlightenment through guided disassembly of your broken stuff
February 7, 2012
Peter Mui ’82 holds Fixit Clinic XVIII at the MIT Edgerton Center.
Medicine, microorganisms and Mexico
February 6, 2012
Biology major and Rhodes Scholar combines research and social service in the study of infectious diseases.
Olesnavage wins 2012 Dean A. Horn Award
February 3, 2012
Undergraduate lays the groundwork for detection of submarine groundwater discharge in Cyprus.
Nuclear security takes its place in NSE’s curriculum
January 31, 2012
The Art of Microbiology
January 26, 2012
IAP course tackles life-saving biology.
Robots go head to head, 250 miles above Earth
January 25, 2012
Third annual Zero Robotics competition pits robots against each other on the International Space Station.
Also labeled: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Algorithms, Alumni/ae, Astronauts, Contests and academic competitions, NASA, Robots, Space, astronomy and planetary science, Special events and guest speakers, Students, Video, Volunteering, outreach, public service, International Space Station
Survey: Young Americans recognize the impact of innovation on U.S. economy and personal lives
January 25, 2012
Lemelson-MIT Invention Index reveals barriers and drivers to becoming U.S. inventors.
Seminar challenges with systems approach to climate change
January 20, 2012
Energy Systems and Climate Change Mitigation tackles the multidimensional challenges of climate change.
Also labeled: Climate change, Emissions, Energy, Faculty, Graduate, postdoctoral, Greenhouse gases, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Research, Students
Alumni Class Funds seek proposals for teaching and education enhancement
January 19, 2012
Also labeled: Faculty, Undergraduate
Making her move
January 9, 2012
MIT senior overcame disabilities to study materials science, hoping to pave the way for other aspiring engineers.
Knittel named first energy faculty chair at MIT
January 5, 2012
Also labeled: Climate change, Economics, Energy, Environment, Faculty, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Policy, Research, Transportation
What is MITx?
December 19, 2011
Answering common questions about the Institute’s new approach to online education.
Gene Chamberlain, longtime MIT staff member, dies at 91
December 15, 2011
Worked in MIT’s International Students Office for 32 years
Up, down and all around
December 15, 2011
One MIT senior traveled the planet’s most remote areas before landing at the Institute, where he now works on engineering better thermoelectric devices.
Energy Education Task Force marks five-year surge in energy focused offerings
December 13, 2011
Nearly $9 million raised for curriculum development so far.
In the World: Fostering entrepreneurship in developing nations
December 12, 2011
In 11 years, MIT’s Accelerating Information Technology Innovation (AITI) program has trained more than 1,500 budding entrepreneurs in seven countries.
Professor emeritus Adel Sarofim SM ’57, ScD ’62 dies at 77
December 8, 2011
Mass. science teachers' association inducts Vandiver into hall of fame
December 8, 2011
CEHS outreach and education director teaches abstract scientific concepts with LEGOs.
Slimy science
December 8, 2011
Biological engineering assistant professor says mucus is cooler than you think.
2011-2012 Xerox-MIT fellows celebrated
December 7, 2011
Fellowship program was established to support top-tier engineering students — especially women and other groups traditionally underrepresented.
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.
Alumna and students design success in home-décor startup
December 5, 2011
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Entrepreneurship, Graduate, postdoctoral, Marketing, MarketLab, Startups, Students
Video: Mapping the future
December 1, 2011
Mentoring program — now entering its fifth year — partners undergraduates with staff and faculty.






















