An art lover dreams of space
Senior Alana Sanchez combines her interests in visual arts and space research to fulfill a childhood curiosity about the cosmos.
In praise of IAP
For 50 years, Independent Activities Period has provided MIT community members with a respite from the firehose.
Understanding antibodies to avoid pandemics
Structural biologist Pamela Björkman shared insights into pandemic viruses as part of the Department of Biology’s IAP seminar series.
Biden taps Eric Lander and Maria Zuber for senior science posts
Lander to take a leave of absence to assume Cabinet-level post; Zuber to co-chair presidential advisory council.
Envisioning an equitable, inclusive low-carbon future
U.S. C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium convenes virtually, declaring environmental justice key for combating climate change.
3 Questions: Moya Bailey on the intersection of racism and sexism
MLK Visiting Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies and scholar of critical race, feminist, and disability studies discusses misogynoir, social media, and her work at MIT this year.
MIT Society of Women Engineers’ journey into virtual connection
SWE members develop innovative and creative ways to maintain programming during the pandemic.
Q&A: Valencia Joyner Koomson ’98, MNG ’99 on new possibilities in microelectronic health systems
MLK Visiting Scholar focuses on microelectronics for cell analysis and biomedical applications.
Mary Frances Wagley, dedicated educator and the first woman to join the MIT Corporation, dies at 93
One of few female students in the 1940s, Wagley was also the Alumni Association’s first female president.
MIT celebrates Women's Entrepreneurship Month
Innovation and entrepreneurship organizations campus-wide celebrate MIT's female entrepreneurs in November.
Mentorship program encourages underrepresented graduate applicants in EECS
Program pairs student mentors in electrical engineering and computer science with applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.
Sheila Widnall: A lifetime exploring the unknown
During 64 years at MIT, the Institute Professor Emerita has been a trailblazer in aerospace and the U.S. military, and a changemaker for women in STEM.
Exploring the lives of MIT pioneers through drama
In researching and writing a new play, undergraduates delved into the rise of several of MIT’s history-making students.
3 Questions: Nancy Hopkins on improving gender equality in academia
Molecular biologist and professor emerita advocates for more inclusive science and advises how to get there.