As an undergraduate, Phiala Shanahan became fascinated by “fundamental questions that we still have no answers to.” Today, she uses supercomputers and machine learning to illuminate the structure of everyday particles and detect signs of dark matter.
Frederick Harris Jr., senior lecturer and creator of the It Must Be Now! initiative, reflects on music’s historic role in addressing racial issues: “Music goes straight to the heart. It communicates with nuance and visceral impact.”
The MIT Black History Project illuminates 150+ years of the Black experience at MIT and beyond. “We’re trying to document the role and presence of Black students, faculty, and administrators, and to celebrate their significant role in MIT’s history,” says Director Clarence Williams.
Via @MITAthletics on Twitter: “Congrats to field hockey for placing 16 student-athletes on the @NFHCA National Academic Squad for the second year in a row!”
As a first-year Air Force ROTC cadet, Jupneet Singh never imagined becoming wing commander by senior year. Her decision to join ROTC “came down to believing in the values the U.S. stands for, specifically freedom of religion,” says Singh, who is Sikh.
How big a difference are we really making when we recycle? A new episode of the TILclimate podcast describes the climate benefits of recycling — and why they depend on what we’re recycling and how.
A new procedure makes it possible to 3D print a soft and flexible replica of a patient’s heart, helping doctors select the best implant for an individual. “We’re not only printing the heart’s anatomy, but also replicating its mechanics and physiology,” says Ellen Roche.