Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

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Mechanical engineering with a twist: Pursuing a passion for robotics with customized major

Sharmi Shah ’23 pursued Course 2-A/6, a customizable degree path that combines mechanical engineering with computer science and electrical engineering.

September 18, 2023

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Putting public service into practice

Through the PKG Public Service Center’s social impact internships, MIT students leverage their analytical, technical, and creative problem-solving skills for public good.

September 1, 2023

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A welcome new pipeline for students invested in clean energy

Fusion Undergraduate Scholars (FUSars) program offers students in-depth research opportunities in fusion science and energy.

August 11, 2023

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Helping to fill in gaps in urology research for female patients

Biologist Nicole De Nisco ’07, PhD ’13 draws on her love of problem-solving and interdisciplinary skills honed as a student at MIT.

August 2, 2023

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Andrea Lo ’21 draws on ecological lessons for life, work, and education

With a minor in literature and environmental sustainability, the biology alumna considers perspectives from Charles Darwin to Annie Dillard.

July 6, 2023

Thomas Bergamaschi, wearing a T-shirt that says "physics" and showing a modified Newton's cradle, leans on a railing overlooking an indoor courtyard with a colorful floor

Fueled by problem-solving

Undergraduate research helped feed physics and EECS major Thomas Bergamaschi’s post-MIT interest in tackling challenges.

May 30, 2023

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Say hello to Tim the BeaVR

MIT student creates Tim the Beaver in virtual reality using the MIT.nano Immersion Lab.

May 18, 2023

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Driving toward data justice

Senior Amelia Dogan brings together computer science, city planning, and American studies to work for social change.

April 26, 2023

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Six from MIT awarded 2023 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Fellowship funds graduate studies for outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants.

April 25, 2023

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Exploring new sides of climate and sustainability research

With the support of each other and MIT faculty, students in the MCSC’s Climate and Sustainability Scholars Program are making their impact on real-world climate challenges.

April 21, 2023