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Tackling rare genetic disorders with patient-focused science

Tackling rare genetic disorders with patient-focused science

Shannon Knight, a brain and cognitive sciences PhD candidate and McGovern Institute researcher, focuses on developing a novel gene therapy.

Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning

Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning

In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.

3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA

3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA

Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.

On the hunt for dark matter

On the hunt for dark matter

From Broadway to MIT’s Laboratory for Nuclear Science, PhD student Jessica Fry doesn’t do anything halfway. Now she’s hunting for the universe’s most elusive particle.

Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life

Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life

An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.

Building energy security through more sustainable batteries

Building energy security through more sustainable batteries

PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.

Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill

Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill

MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.

Working to automate nuclear plant operations

Working to automate nuclear plant operations

PhD student Lauren Fortier is building on the experience she gained operating a nuclear plant for the Navy to solve a critical hurdle in the wider adoption of the energy source.

MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni

MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni

The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.

Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language

Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language

The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.