With an educational ‘revolution’ afoot, Task Force on the Future of MIT Education to convene
Idea Bank to solicit community input.
MIT president, senior faculty and deans ask Cambridge to approve MIT’s zoning proposal
Reif thanks City Council and the people of Cambridge for valuable input.
Safety first, and free
MIT student Paige Finkelstein starts Project Helmet to distribute free bike helmets to MIT community.
Hoax email to MIT students claimed classes were canceled today
The sender, an individual pretending to be President Reif, has apologized
Fostering an innovation ecosystem
MIT President L. Rafael Reif and others discuss ways to support Kendall Square’s burgeoning innovation culture.
Higher-ed leaders meet to discuss future of online education
Innovative pedagogical techniques and the effects of online-learning tools on on-campus education subjects of conversation at MIT- and Harvard-led summit.
MIT’s Ernest J. Moniz nominated Secretary of Energy
President Obama’s pick is head of the MIT Energy Initiative and a former undersecretary of energy.
MIT report identifies keys to new American innovation
From ‘Main Street’ firms to multinationals, improvements possible in funding of research, collaboration among manufacturers.
Institute-Wide Task Force aims to sketch the MIT education of the future
Saying ‘we are in the midst of an educational revolution,’ President L. Rafael Reif asks Professor Sanjay Sarma and EVP and Treasurer Israel Ruiz to lead an effort to envision the MIT of 2020 and beyond.
MLK Jr. Breakfast addresses elements of meritocracy
Annual gathering features talks by former NBC executive as well as MIT students and administrators.
Office of Digital Learning to host open house
Event to share opportunities and services from MITx, OEIT and OCW.
The Tech publishes letters from Professor Hal Abelson, President L. Rafael Reif
Next steps described for analysis of MIT actions related to Aaron Swartz.