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Care in the midst of pressure

Care in the midst of pressure

Anantha P. Chandrakasan is “Committed to Caring” for redefining mentorship through presence and perspective.

Past participants are now the leaders of MIT’s dynaMIT Club

Past participants are now the leaders of MIT’s dynaMIT Club

How the program’s biggest fans came full circle and took the helm.

Characterizing Earth’s damping mechanisms

Characterizing Earth’s damping mechanisms

Fourth-year PhD candidate Perrin Davidson studies the carbon cycle to understand how the planet responds to global disturbances.

“We can’t ship goods without functioning ports”

“We can’t ship goods without functioning ports”

PhD student Chelsea Mitchell studies the economic forces that shape shipping ports and their ability to support global supply chains.

QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2026-27

QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2026-27

Ranking at the top for the 15th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.

Advancing stem cell research and building the next generation of biologists

Advancing stem cell research and building the next generation of biologists

Biology PhD student Giselle Valdes studies stem cell regeneration while encouraging aspiring students and researchers.

MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships

MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships

The fellowships in applied sciences, engineering, and mathematics recognize doctoral students who are pursuing solutions to the most pressing challenges in science and technology.

Ambassadors of STEM

Ambassadors of STEM

A new MIT student club for FIRST Robotics alumni aims to promote hands-on STEM education enrichment for K-12 students.

At a spirited Commencement ceremony, the Class of 2026 is urged to “run toward the hardest problems”

At a spirited Commencement ceremony, the Class of 2026 is urged to “run toward the hardest problems”

Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94, Advanced Micro Devices CEO, tells graduates to apply “purpose, judgment, and courage” in their lives.

Designing a career, on and off the track, at MIT

Designing a career, on and off the track, at MIT

Senior Krystal Montgomery explored design courses to shape a career in web development. As a national champion in track, learning to balance athletics and academics was key to her success.