Student life

Some MIT freshmen get high-level advisorsTop administrators ‘walk the talk’ by advising members of the Class of 2015.

Whirr, click, hum: Robots go at it in 2.007 finaleCompetition concludes mechanical design class, unleashing a wide variety of spinning, pumping and striking robots.

Student Life on display for Campus Preview WeekendProspective students encounter an astonishing array of interests, activities, and passions at MIT

Dedication held at renovated Walter C. Wood '17 Sailing Pavilion

Sports Shorts for May 7: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen's track and field wins New England Division III Championship; three Engineers named to Capital One Academic All-District Team for baseball

Science Fiction Society’s massive library is out of this worldW20 library boasts extensive collection and colorful history.

Innovative IDEAS13 winning teams present projects at annual awards celebration.

Sidney-Pacific residents donate 450 pounds of clothing in spring clothing drive and fashion show

Sports Shorts for Apr. 30: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen's tennis, men's and women's outdoor track and field all win NEWMAC championships

3 Questions: Alan Spoon '73 on fostering leadership for MIT studentsFounder of Community Catalyst Leadership Program discusses coaching relationships and skill development.

Sports Shorts for Apr. 25: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsHohenberger named First Team All-America for men’s volleyball; men's tennis goes undefeated in NEWMAC play

IDEAS Global Challenge coordinator discusses intersection of innovation and public serviceFacilitated by Kate Mytty, competition will award up to $10,000 per team next month.

Next Make constructs peer-to-peer learning opportunitiesStudents in Next House-based group teach each other the ropes ... and soldering irons

Front-of-house managers dish out high-quality serviceHouse dining hall heads digest feedback and optimize the on-campus dining experience.

Joseph Rafidi ranks 16th at Junior World Fencing Championship

MIT Medical team works campus-wide to prevent violenceViolence Prevention and Response group provides education and outreach to the entire community and advocates for survivors of sexual violence, dating abuse and stalking.

Sports Shorts for Apr. 10: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen's volleyball takes second at volleyball scramble tournament; Rafidi competes at Junior World Fencing Championships.

RAD: Empowering women at MIT since 1990Rape Aggression Defense Systems program, offered free by the MIT Police, teaches self-defense training for women.

3 Questions with a Student Leader: Tech Editor-in-Chief Jessica J. PourianHead of MIT's student paper of record discusses journalistic integrity and future plans.

Sports Shorts for April 2: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMIT jumps to fourth in Learfield Sports Directors Cup standings; Shin competes at NCAA Fencing Championships.

Review Committee on Orientation releases recommendations

MIT jumps to fourth after winter seasons in 2011-12 Division III Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings

Sports Shorts for March 27: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsKates named All-American; men's and women's swimming and diving teams finish in top 10 at NCAAs.

Grad students help peers through REFS programsLow-barrier, peer-to-peer resource eases stress.

MIT’s residences are secure, with room for improvementResidential Hall Security Review Committee releases final report

Images from the championship weekend

Engineers prepare for Final Four matchup with Wisconsin-WhitewaterTravel to Salem, Va., to compete in the first Final Four for the 112-year-old program.

Next House community pulls together in wake of recent tragedyStudents, graduate resident tutors and staff reach out in support and comfort.

Sports Shorts for Mar. 13: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen's basketball advances to the Final Four; indoor track and field competes at NCAA Championship.