With campus as a test bed, climate action starts and continues at MIT
MIT serves as a laboratory for a multifaceted approach to address the Institute’s own contributions to climate change.
Universities should lead the way on climate action, MIT panelists say
An online symposium explores roles for research universities and outlines the Institute’s efforts to be a testbed for research and policy innovations.
MIT.nano receives LEED Platinum certification
Commitment to sustainable practices earns top honor from the U.S Green Building Council.
Building 14 courtyard to undergo renovation
Revitalized outdoor space to be redesigned along with Hayden Library.
How MIT built its own Covid-19 testing trailer
Designed and assembled by experts from across the Institute, the facility should enable testing of up to 1,500 people a day.
Art connects a community in quarantine
Tunnel66 reimagines The Borderline Mural Project, providing a virtual space where students can create art together, even while physically apart.
Building and reconnecting MIT in Minecraft
Despite being far from campus because of the pandemic, some students are engineering a creative way to stay connected.
3 Questions: David Friedrich on graduate student housing and financial support
Senior associate dean for housing discusses efforts to support Eastgate residents, vision for interconnected housing, and financial support strategy.
MIT continues to advance toward greenhouse gas reduction goals
Investments in energy efficiency projects, sustainable design elements essential as campus transforms.
Edgerton Center celebrates reopening of its student shop in Building 6C
Its former location, Building 44 on Vassar Street, will soon become the new MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.
MIT.nano receives international sustainability award
“Go Beyond” Award celebrates commitment to excellence in efficiency and sustainability.
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Students propose plans for a carbon-neutral campus
Students in class 2.S999 (Solving for Carbon Neutrality at MIT) are charged with developing plans to make MIT’s campus carbon neutral by 2060.
New project advances commitment to expanding graduate housing
West Campus location identified for new residence.
Design for the Hayden Library renovation takes shape
Renovated spaces will be more flexible and welcoming, maximizing views and natural light.
Improbability Walk at MIT.nano honors Mildred Dresselhaus
Courtyard space celebrates beloved professor’s research and mentorship.