Events postponed or canceled as MIT responds to COVID-19
Changes follow new Institute policies on travel, events, and visitors; some large classes to move online.
3 Questions: Emre Gençer on the evolving role of hydrogen in the energy system
With support from renewable energy sources, the MIT research scientist says, we can consider hydrogen fuel as a tool for decarbonization.
MIT Emergency Management establishes COVID-19 planning team and working groups
Campus-wide effort to ensure academic, research, and business continuity, as well as continued medical, residential life, and communications response to COVID-19.
Leigh Estabrooks wins Society of Women Engineers WE Local Engaged Advocate Award
Lemelson-MIT Program invention education officer honored for the advancement and advocacy of young women in engineering.
Kazunori Akiyama receives 2020 Young Astronomer Award
Awards program annually recognizes three early-career scientists under 35 who have made outstanding contributions to astronomy.
3 Questions: MIT’s Quality of Life Survey is here
The survey, deployed every four years, is a unique, confidential forum for community input.
Alfred Ironside named vice president for communications
Former VP of global communications at the Ford Foundation brings 20 years of experience advancing the missions of international organizations.
MLK Luncheon speaker describes “dealing with scars nobody can see”
Exonerated Central Park Five member Kevin Richardson details his harrowing experiences and his hopeful vision for the future.
John Dozier named Institute Community and Equity Officer
Experienced higher-education leader will develop and implement diversity and inclusion strategies for the Institute.
Out of the lab and into the world
E14 Venture Summit celebrates the diversity of spinoff companies from the Media Lab.