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News

Finding a nanoscale solution to safer spaceflight

Using boron nitride nanotubes, mechanical engineering doctoral student Palak Patel develops materials for space that block dangerous ionizing radiation.

MIT undergraduates help US high schoolers tackle calculus

The MIT4America Calculus Project is a growing source of tutoring support on a topic that’s a “gateway” to many STEM careers.

Recreating the forms and sounds of historical musical instruments

Through an interdisciplinary collaboration between MIT and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, researchers are creating playable physical and synthesized replicas.

Updates

Strengthening MIT’s Makerspace Ecosystem

Vice Chancellor Darmofal has outlined plans to streamline and improve the operations of campus makerspaces and initiatives to expand student participation.

Vice Chancellor for Student Life to Retire

Chancellor Melissa Nobles has announced that Suzy Nelson, vice chancellor for student life, will retire next fall after a decade of service to MIT.

Search Commences for Faculty Director of UAC

Vice Chancellor for Graduate and Undergraduate Education Dave Darmofal has announced a search for the inaugural faculty director of the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC). The faculty director will chart the UAC’s strategic path and guide the direction of undergraduate advising across the Institute.