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Q&A: The path to a PhD in computational science and engineering at MIT

Q&A: The path to a PhD in computational science and engineering at MIT

MIT doctoral candidate Emily Williams reflects on her time at the Center for Computational Science and Engineering as she becomes the program’s first graduate.

A day in the life of MIT MBA student Patrick Yeung

A day in the life of MIT MBA student Patrick Yeung

MIT Sloan’s Sustainability Initiative provides opportunities to lead in ways that will help build a more sustainable future.

Startup making reusable emergency housing wins MIT $100K competition

Startup making reusable emergency housing wins MIT $100K competition

Uplift Microhome’s modular housing units can provide their own power and water, for faster deployments.

A bet that has paid off 500 million times over

A bet that has paid off 500 million times over

Twenty-five years ago, MIT opened its curriculum to the world with the launch of OpenCourseWare. MIT Open Learning continues to build on the legacy of that bold decision.

From technical solution to systems change: Tackling the problem of plastic waste

From technical solution to systems change: Tackling the problem of plastic waste

Akorfa Dagadu, an MIT senior in chemical engineering, learns the importance of community-engaged research and innovation through the PKG Center for Social Impact.
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Building “hardcore” advanced machines

Building “hardcore” advanced machines

In 2.72/2.270 (Elements of Mechanical Design), “if it doesn’t break the laws of physics, it’s possible; you just have to figure out how to engineer it.”

“I have yet to meet a professor that cares more for their students”

“I have yet to meet a professor that cares more for their students”

Associate Professor Daniel “Danny” Hidalgo, a political scientist who studies elections, democracy, and political behavior in Latin America, is honored as “Committed to Caring” for graduate student mentorship.

Solving hard problems in soft electronics

Solving hard problems in soft electronics

Camille Cunin PhD ’26 is transforming rigid circuitry into stretchable, signal-amplifying devices built for real-world biomedical use.

Celebrating dorm-to-market social entrepreneurship at MIT

Celebrating dorm-to-market social entrepreneurship at MIT

At the 25th IDEAS Social Innovation Incubator Showcase and Awards, 21 student-led ventures joined 1,200 alumni-led ventures tackling the world’s most pressing problems through social entrepreneurship.