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Important lessons learned outside the classroomMIT senior Jean Sack describes her experience with the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

Q&A: U.S. immigration policy and entrepreneurshipMIT’s Bill Aulet, Danielle Guichard-Ashbrook and Edward Roberts discuss the challenges facing foreign-born entrepreneurs under U.S. immigration policy.

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

Sterilizing with the sunSolar concentrating system could replace fuel-powered or electric devices in remote villages.

Knight Fellowship has made its mark on science journalismMIT-based program has provided research experience for hundreds of reporters.

Sports Shorts for Feb. 25: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsShin, Paturu win New England fencing titles; Kates named Academic All-American

A class for empowerment and a lifetime of changeRAD program teaches self-defense to members of campus community

Students examine Russian networks in actionMIT-Russia program sends 12 students to Moscow as part of “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Networks” IAP course

D-Lab Scale-Ups fellowships open for MIT social entrepreneursApplications due April 3

MIT hosts American Junior Academy of Science delegatesThe Institution provides day’s worth of activities for more than 200 conference attendees.

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.

Six new institutions join edXConsortium doubles its institutional membership with the addition of universities in Australia, Europe, Canada and the United States.

Turning 20 with 'charm'Charm School celebrates 20th anniversary of teaching etiquette and grace at MIT.

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

AAAS annual meeting puts MIT science and technology on displayThe 2013 conference, held last week in Boston, featured research presentations, hands-on demonstrations.

Chinese students set their sights on an MIT futureMiddle and high school students from Beijing engaged in project-based hands-on science and engineering lessons at the Edgerton Center.

Sports Shorts for Feb. 19: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMIT swimming and diving teams win NEWMAC championships; men's indoor track and field wins New England Division III title; men’s basketball shares NEWMAC regular season trophy

Women's basketball squad meets with WNBA executivePaula Madison, chairman and CEO of the Los Angeles Sparks, discussed sports gender issues with MIT athletes.

When opportunity meets preparationPolitical science PhD student Laura Chirot examines industrial policy in late developing countries.

Students witness science policy in actionMIT students participate in the final mercury talks resulting in an international treaty.

Health and Fitness Club makes a comebackTwo MIT Sloan students resurrect the club with fitness classes, martial arts lessons and other activities.

Sports Shorts for Feb. 11: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsTashman, Low earn NEWMAC Player of the Week honors; men's volleyball wins at Mount Ida

Slideshow: Snow daysMembers of the MIT community revel in a wintry wonderland.

What’s the cost and financial value of college?At MIT, experts say evidence shows the payoff from college education remains high.

Ready to respondRegular drills prepare MIT Medical staffers to deal with emergencies.

CEE students build model Guastavino vault for exhibitThe students' vaulted ceiling replica is part of a touring exhibit now at the Boston Public Library.