Public service

A caring mindRed blood cells, dengue fever and greenhouses have been on MIT senior Paula Trepman’s mind as she tackles problems in global health care.

IDEAS Global Challenge team profile: BluelightThe team is developing a layaway payment system in Jordan to provide low-income consumers with greater access to capital.

Micah Altman wins Pizzigati PrizeMIT Libraries’ research director recognized for his work with DistrictBuilder software

IDEAS Global Challenge team profile: Bounce ImagingThe venture has developed a low-cost, throwable device for first responders to assess dangerous situations.

Modern-day inventorMIT senior Paul Lazarescu uses his engineering talents to help people with disabilities and improve everyday technology.

New grants help amplify impact of MIT IDEAS Global Challenge teamsStudent-led entrepreneurship supported by new Venture Grants

Better buildings, better livesWhether working on clean water for a Ugandan village or studying concrete reinforced with natural fibers, MIT senior Marisa Simmons is a civil engineer looking out for the world.

Exploring the brain, and the worldBrain and cognitive sciences major Joy Ekuta researches, learns and teaches her way around the globe.

Award recognizes students' commitment to public serviceThe Priscilla King Gray Award is inspired by namesake's legacy of service and volunteerism at MIT and surrounding communities.

Mathematical philanthropyMIT PhD candidate donates one ton of books to library half a world away.

Finding his voiceFirst-generation college student Eric Trac makes the most of MIT — whether through medical research or community service.

Building a better worldFrom fuel cells to bamboo, and from Tanzania to Brazil, MIT senior Arfa Aijazi crosses borders and disciplines to make an impact.

CityDays Serve-Off brings MIT student communities to the local community190 students serve at 13 local organizations.

Sports Shorts for Sept. 10: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsFootball opens with a victory, cross country teams help Boston Harbor Association

Get to know the Class of 2016MIT’s freshman class represents 54 nations and is 46 percent female.

'Movember' at MIT: Changing the face of men’s healthMoustaches sprout around campus all month in support of prostate cancer research.

Hockfield to co-chair U.S. manufacturing partnershipMIT president accepts Obama’s invitation to serve

Waldman-Brown, Fulbright scholarship winner, to spend next year in GhanaRecent graduate and public service fellow will teach the science of energy generation.

Amphibious Achievement teaches valuable lessons in and out of the waterMIT student group works with Boston high school students on academic and athletic skills.

Spotlight on serviceIDEAS and Global Challenge competitions award nearly $150,000 to teams of public service innovators working around the world.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity takes home the inaugural Service CupNew competitions challenges MIT students to serve the community as a community.

Eyes on the prize for service20 MIT student teams participate in the FSILG&D Community Service Challenge.

Vest wins NSB's Vannevar Bush awardPresident emeritus honored for public service leadership

Universities can lead in development, USAID head says during MIT visitDiscusses how new ideas are needed for battling disease, extending education and improving lives in poor nations.

Cast your vote in the MIT Global ChallengeCommunity Choice Voting begins today and continues through April 25.

In wake of Japan disaster, MIT community mobilizes for events, fundraising

‘We need to see ahead’In Compton Lecture, Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano calls for ‘a deeper partnership’ between government and scientists on national security.

Celebrating women in public service on the 100th anniversary of International Women’s DayFunding from the MIT Women’s League supports women helping communities around the globe