An early diagnosis sparks a lifelong interest in science and medicine
Senior Isha Mehrotra works to discover more about autoimmune diseases, aiming for a future in which patients can be treated effectively or avoid the conditions altogether.
MIT wrestler Sarah Sams crowned national women’s champion
Sams, Pannell, and Skaggs take all-America honors; team finishes in top 10 at nationals and regionals; McNeil named Northeast Conference Women’s Coach of the Year.
Study: With masking and distancing in place, NFL stadium openings in 2020 had no impact on local Covid-19 infections
The findings may inform decisions on holding large outdoor gatherings amid future public health crises.
Climbing new heights across New England
Since 2014, MIT Outing Club members — new and advanced outdoor enthusiasts — come together for its annual School of Rock, a weekend program teaching and advancing outdoor rock-climbing skills.
Teenage MIT ninja students
Computer science and engineering majors Guang Cui and Daniel Sun are best friends — and now, alumni of the TV competition “American Ninja Warrior.”
Lockdowns reveal inequities in opportunities for walking activities
Research finds Covid-19-related lockdowns led to a marked reduction in walking in lower-income areas of major metropolises.
Making it through a pandemic senior year with curiosity and community
Miles Johnson ’21, a recent graduate in mathematics and EECS, employed a strong dorm network and personal interests including rock climbing and jazz to complete a rich MIT experience.
Having a field day
Inaugural MIT Dorm Olympics encourages students to participate in various field day events to showcase dorm spirit and pod pride.
Taking an indirect path into a bright future
Matthew Johnston ’20 uses physics and baseball skills to get remote villages on the grid.
MIT baseball coach uses sensors, motion capture technology to teach pitching
Visualization software and hardware could offer new possibilities for coaching and sports training.
A graduate student who goes to extremes
Whether testing high-field fusion magnets or his own physical endurance, Theo Mouratidis pushes the limits.
Fair ball! Sports analytics reckons with equity
The 15th annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference puts social issues into play.
Julie Soriero inducted into National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame
Former MIT director of athletics and head of DAPER is part of a seven-member Hall of Fame class for 2021.
A new goal for soccer: Improving attitudes toward refugees
While a national soccer win can stoke anti-refugee sentiment, messaging promoting diversity can reverse this effect.
Finding teammates on and off the field
As captain of MIT’s varsity football team, senior Ben Delhees strives to create community wherever he goes.