MIT Full STEAM Ahead offers scalable, hands-on remote learning for K-12
Website created in response to Covid-19 yields unexpected insights into what’s possible for reaching learners at a distance.
Mentorship program encourages underrepresented graduate applicants in EECS
Program pairs student mentors in electrical engineering and computer science with applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.
Professor Emeritus Edward Merrill, chemical engineer who helped found the field of bioengineering, dies at 96
Biomaterials pioneer considered “the premier biomedical engineer of the 20th century.”
Bill Hanson, a founder of MIT Leaders for Global Operations, dies at 80
Mentor to hundreds of alumni was known for asking questions that prompted students to look within themselves.
LEAH Knox Scholars Program kicks off fourth summer
The science program for local high school students is remote this year, as MIT instructors create at-home lab experiences.
Twelve MIT faculty honored as “Committed to Caring” for 2020-2021
Honor recognizes faculty mentors who devote true attention to students’ well-being.
2020 Awards Convocation recognizes and honors MIT community members
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are recognized for their outstanding contributions to MIT.
Assistant Professor Amah Edoh receives Baker Award for undergraduate teaching
Anthropologist honored by MIT students as "a mentor, a role model, and someone who is truly making a difference."
Achieving advisory equilibrium
Professors Paola Cappellaro, Warren Seering, and Lily Tsai honored as “Committed to Caring.”
Paul Thomas, MIT’s “Mr. Magnet,” dies at 77
Beloved educator and former technical supervisor at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center brought hands-on science experiences to students of all ages.
Daniel Kemp, professor emeritus of chemistry, dies at 83
Organic chemist and MIT professor for over 40 years was “a sui generis Renaissance man.”
Weekly calls keep students connected to the Institute during a pandemic
Through the MIT Student Success Coaching program, volunteer faculty and staff check in with students to assist with whatever “bubbles up.”
Ramachandra Dasari, associate director of the GR Harrison Spectroscopy Lab, dies at 87
MIT scientist for over 50 years was a cherished mentor who published nearly 400 papers on topics from laser science to non-invasive biomedical diagnosis.
Faithfully supporting well-being
Ezra Zuckerman Sivan, Jinhua Zhao, and Kamal Youcef-Toumi honored as “Committed to Caring.”
Helping K-12 students overcome school closures
CovEducation matches college students with younger learners to facilitate online learning.