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For MIT students, there is much to learn from crafting a chair

For MIT students, there is much to learn from crafting a chair

In class 4.500 (Design Computation), Professor Larry Sass teaches the thoughtful and experimental process of design through the familiar idea of a chair, while exploring “foundational technologies.”

Students explore career opportunities in semiconductors

Students explore career opportunities in semiconductors

Global Semiconductor Alliance’s Women’s Leadership Initiative provides inspiration and guidance to MIT students.

3 Questions: Progress on updating MIT’s undergraduate curriculum

3 Questions: Progress on updating MIT’s undergraduate curriculum

Professors Adam Martin and Joel Volman explain the genesis, scope, and objectives of the recently launched Task Force on the MIT Undergraduate Academic Program.

2024 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named

2024 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named

Professors Berggren, Campbell, Pollock, and Vaikuntanathan are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.

Envisioning a time when people age without fear of dementia

Envisioning a time when people age without fear of dementia

Moved by the human devastation and scientific conundrum of Alzheimer’s, William Li seeks to work on therapies for the disease.

“Imagine it, build it” at MIT

“Imagine it, build it” at MIT

In class 2.679 (Electronics for Mechanical Systems II) a hands-on approach provides the skills engineers use to create and solve problems.

Life on Mars, together

Life on Mars, together

With Project MADMEN, two MIT students experience the challenges and bonding associated with a Mars analog mission.

Nicole McGaa: Ensuring safe travels in space

Nicole McGaa: Ensuring safe travels in space

The MIT senior seeks to make spaceflight easier and safer for the human body.

First-year MIT students gain hands-on research experience in supportive peer community

First-year MIT students gain hands-on research experience in supportive peer community

Mini-UROP program connects first-years with graduate students and postdocs for enriched learning.

Four-peat: MIT students take first place in the 84th Putnam Math Competition

Four-peat: MIT students take first place in the 84th Putnam Math Competition

MIT undergraduates win top five spots for the fourth year in a row and capture the Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize.