Priscilla King Gray, co-founder and namesake of the Institute’s public service center and wife of former MIT president Paul Gray, dies at 89
For more than 50 years, Gray helped build a sense of community at MIT.
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Volunteering, outreach, public service
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A traveler on bioengineering’s many paths
Immunology research, public health service, and student leadership are all part of senior Julian Zulueta’s journey toward becoming a physician-scientist.
MIT Science Bowl Club hosts invitational event
High school students traveled across the country to compete on campus.
Why the 2022 elections might determine the future of democracy in the US
In a recent discussion, individuals from around MIT describe why every vote in state and local elections matters.
MIT’s efforts to get out the vote make an impact
MITvote and the ALL IN initiative increased student voting in 2020 and are working to keep up the momentum for this fall's midterm elections.
MIT unveils new Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel
A state-of-the-art facility replaces a nearly 80-year-old campus landmark to become the most advanced wind tunnel in U.S. academia.
21st annual MIT IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge supports students leading social innovation
IDEAS awards more than $50,000 in grants across six student-led teams to develop projects addressing social and environmental challenges.
Brian Sousa Jr., MIT Police sergeant, dies at 49
On the MIT Police force for 23 years, Sousa was known for his kindness, patience, sense of humor, and love of MIT.
A new era in MIT community philanthropy and service
The MIT Community Service Fund and Community Giving at MIT join forces to continue pursuing philanthropic leadership across the Institute and Greater Boston.
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.
Brave Behind Bars: Prison education program focuses on computing skills for women
MIT computer scientists and mathematicians offer an introductory computing and career-readiness program for incarcerated women in New England.
Expanding the conversation about sustainability
Senior Stacy Godfreey-Igwe seeks to make marginalized communities more visible in the fight against climate change.
Making her way through MIT
Graduate student Lucy Du designs novel prosthetics and seeks to inspire others to pursue engineering.
Mentorship programs for underrepresented applicants strive to increase graduate diversity at MIT
Graduate application assistance programs pair applicants with student and alumni mentors.
Institute Professor Paula Hammond named to White House science council
The head of MIT’s Department of Chemical Engineering will serve on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.