Students

Tom Cronan named Athletic Trainer of the YearMIT's director of sports medicine honored by his peers from the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts.

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

Undergrads take the lead in 10.27Class offers students a unique opportunity to contribute to the field of energy.

Students take control of satellites on the International Space Station200 high-school students participate in MIT’s annual Zero Robotics competition.

Sports Shorts for Jan. 14: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen’s volleyball ranked in preseason top-10; Sailing team 10th in Rose Bowl Regatta.

Measuring MIT’s plug loadUndergrad project offers glimpse of electricity consumption on campus.

Guaranteed delivery — in ad hoc networksA new algorithm for message dissemination in decentralized networks is faster than its predecessors but, unlike them, guarantees delivery.

Daniel Hastings to step down as dean for undergraduate educationFollowing seven years of administrative leadership, Hastings will return to the MIT faculty.

Students develop assistive technologiesUndergraduate teams create helpful phone apps and devices for people with disabilities.

Students invited to become Gordon Engineering LeadersProgram provides students with the opportunity to strengthen engineering leadership skills.

Sports Shorts for Jan. 7: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen’s basketball opens conference play with victory; Faculty Athletics Rep. Hank Smith honored by NFF

Simons Center for the Social Brain offering seed grants, postdoc fellowshipsDeadline for applications is February 28.

Skoltech, MIT reflect on first year of collaborationAnniversary event celebrates international ties.

Objects by architectsOne of Several Recent Exhibits at SA+P’s Keller Gallery

American Philosophical Association honors Judith Jarvis ThomsonBestows Quinn Prize for lifelong contributions to philosophy

MIT admits 650 talented and diverse students through early actionChanges in admissions process keep pace with rise in applications.

The What, Who, and How of DUE: Global Education and Career Development (GECD)Global Education & Career Development (GECD) comprises three complementary areas within one office.

Young African leaders propose paths to prosperity for the continentMembers of Youth Think Tank meet with Legatum Center staff and fellows at MIT.

Graduate student David Sengeh gives back to Sierra LeoneMedia Lab doctoral student created a competition to help youth in his home country create their own solutions.

MIT Chapel is open dawn to duskThis week, chaplains especially available for private conversations

Sports Shorts for Dec. 17: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsPhillips named MAC Shooter of the Month; Desmaris named Regional Coach of the Year

Outsized influenceMIT Philosophy has extraordinary success placing PhD graduates in top tenure-track positions.

New online learning tool brings 'the crowd' into homework assignments

System Design and Management student establishes MIT’s first mining clubMining, Oil and Gas Club has sparked interest outside of MIT, notes Juan Esteban Montero.

Navy ROTC Leadership Lab — not a typical lab at MIT