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Automatic building mapping could help emergency respondersA prototype sensor array that can be worn on the chest automatically maps the wearer’s environment, recognizing movement between floors.

‘We are all in this great enterprise together’In his inaugural address, President L. Rafael Reif aims MIT on a course to shape new directions in education.

Slideshow: Thursday's Inaugural Celebration ConcertAn evening with Venezuela's Caracas Brass

MIT’s place in the worldInaugural symposium addresses the Institute’s global engagement.

Inauguration festivities off to a stimulating startInnovation symposium touches on a dizzying array of topics, with themes of interdisciplinary collaboration, energy and innovation for the developing world.

MIT Postdoctoral Association marks its one-year anniversary

Inclusion and excellence go hand in handThink about nominating a colleague for this year's Excellence Awards.

Preview of an inaugurationIn addition to marking the beginning of L. Rafael Reif’s term as MIT’s 17th president, the festivities will celebrate the MIT community’s ethic of service.

A salute to Sue MannettAfter nearly 25 years, Mannett retires as SHASS director of human resources.

Jay K. Lucker, former director of the MIT Libraries, dies at 82Longtime library director remembered as a mentor and consultant.

Benson Rowell Snyder, former psychiatrist-in-chief at MIT, dies at 89

Legatum Center's Modak wins Fulbright-mtvU FellowshipGiven to individuals who wish to study music as a cultural force of expression.

Salvucci honored by Eno Center for TransportationCivil and Environmental Engineering lecturer, research associate honored for lifetime achievements

MIT celebrates Hubway’s launch in CambridgeInstitute sponsors two bicycle-sharing stations on campus; offering subsidized annual membership to the community.

IS&T plans to retire Windows XP, recommends upgrading to Windows 7Will phase out support for XP by Aug. 1, 2013.

Macintosh and Windows Users: Keeping Current with Microsoft OfficeIS&T plans to end support for Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows and Microsoft Office 2008 for Macintosh at the end of 2012. Upgraded versions offer better performance, integration, and compatibility.

Referral system at MIT Medical 'closes loop' in follow-up careAn idea by an MIT Medical nurse coordinator led to a departmental referral system that improves communication among clinicians, outside specialists, and patients.

Popular Libraries’ IAP programs return in JulyAPWorkshops offered July 9–24

Travel safely with your laptop this summerIS&T strongly encourages you to take safety precautions with your laptop before traveling or working remotely.

Engineering CommencementInnovations and traditions evolve with the history of MIT graduation.

ARTEMiS brings art to teaching of science and engineering conceptsART for Engineering, Mathematics, and Science an initiative launched last summer through MIT’s Office of Educational Innovation and Technology (OEIT).

Set for launch: student hourly appointment applicationWeb-based application that automates creating and making changes to hourly paid student appointments at MIT goes live on June 6.