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New MIT internships expand research opportunities in Africa

New MIT internships expand research opportunities in Africa

University placements through MISTI aim to contribute to Africa’s growing research ecosystems.

Bringing movement into the classroom and academics into the gym

Bringing movement into the classroom and academics into the gym

An experimental new course rethinks the relationship between brains and bodies in schools.

Class opens the door to a new world of mechanical engineering

Class opens the door to a new world of mechanical engineering

Students compete to design a compression-resistant nanoscale material — and win possibly the world’s smallest trophy.

Exploring morality at MIT

Exploring morality at MIT

Philosophy PhD student Eliza Wells investigates how our social roles influence our moral lives.

Valeria Robayo is putting her own twist on the pre-med experience

Valeria Robayo is putting her own twist on the pre-med experience

Some might find the MIT senior’s studies in management and German to be an odd fit for an aspiring physician. Robayo would disagree.

2.009 makes its “Move!” onstage

2.009 makes its “Move!” onstage

Students pitched prototypes for a sea turtle incubator, a wheelchair speed control, a self-cleaning firehose system, and more.

Reframing the first-generation academic experience

Reframing the first-generation academic experience

First-gen MIT graduate students are claiming their identity, forming community, and holding space for one another.

Two from MIT named 2023 Marshall Scholars

Two from MIT named 2023 Marshall Scholars

Rachel Chae and Sihao Huang ’22 will pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom.

Mark Rober to deliver MIT’s 2023 Commencement address

Mark Rober to deliver MIT’s 2023 Commencement address

The popular YouTuber, engineer, and inventor works to engage young people in science and technology while encouraging curiosity and resilience.

Holding space for tough topics

Holding space for tough topics

Michael Birnbaum has been recognized as Committed to Caring for his wide-reaching support of students and his departmental leadership.