Said and Done for October 2014
Digest of the MIT humanities, arts, and social sciences features a Nobel Prize, a new professorship in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy, three new SHASS websites, and more.
Digest of the MIT humanities, arts, and social sciences features a Nobel Prize, a new professorship in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy, three new SHASS websites, and more.
MIT economist scrutinizes firm data suggesting diverse offices function more effectively.
MIT Excellence Awards shine a light on exceptional commitment and performance.
Sofia Essayan-Perez is inspired by those around her to teach in Nicaragua, conduct neuroscience research.
Math Prize for Girls offers inspiration and mentorship to participants on MIT’s campus.
Senior Ernesto Ramirez is the first MIT student to compete in the "Hispanic College Quiz" game show.
PhD student Niaja Farve combines research, entrepreneurship, outreach, and indefatigable drive.
Inspired by Los Angeles, graduate student John Arroyo takes a new approach to urban planning.
Study of 24 top institutions finds ‘elite’ male faculty in the life sciences employ fewer women.
Engineering tiny paths to cancer treatment, bone regrowth, and wound healing, Paula Hammond serves as an exemplary researcher-educator within the MIT community.
With ample family support, PhD student Mareena Robinson focuses on research in nuclear security.
“Many of tomorrow’s problems are going to be solved by you,” DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman tells 2014 grads.
MIT professor suggests a rethinking of homogeneity as the baseline used to study diversity.