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Spotlight: Oct 5, 2024

Julian Shun leverages parallel computing to build algorithms for analyzing networks with billions or even trillions of data points. “The goal of parallel computing is to speed things up in real life, so if your algorithms aren’t fast in practice, then they aren’t that useful,” he says.

Oct 5, 2024

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Via @MITMuseum on Facebook: “Thank you to everyone who came out today to celebrate at the Cambridge Science Festival Science Carnival with us! We had the best time celebrating all week long, and we're already counting down the days until next year.”
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CNN reports that Yamilée Toussaint '08 founded STEM From Dance – a program that uses the performing arts to make STEM fields more accessible and engaging. The program currently works with girls of color in cities around the country.
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Via @wmbrfm on Instagram: “pleasure to meet our colleagues at @wtburadio + @wrbbradio + @suffolkradio + @whrb95.3 + @wmforadio + @brandeiswbrs + @wzly – thanks for coming!”