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MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (230+ words) MIT News Centers, Labs, & Programs MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships Previous image Next image The prestigious science and technology award provides each recipient with five years of financial support " a stipend and full tuition equivalent " which gives them an…...
Photos: The Class of 2026 turns the page
1+ week, 6+ day ago (203+ words) A photo essay shows Class of 2026 MIT graduates along with family, friends, at least one beloved pet celebrating over three joyful days of Commencement exercises. Cheered on by the greater MIT community, members of the Class of 2026 were honored this…...
Scene at MIT: A nanoscientist graduates with her very good boy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (433+ words) MIT News Centers, Labs, & Programs - Scene at MIT: A nanoscientist graduates with her very good boy Previous image Next image "I'm originally from Moorestown, New Jersey, a suburb of Philadelphia. While my degree is in chemical engineering, I consider myself…...
At a spirited Commencement ceremony, the Class of 2026 is urged to "run toward the hardest problems
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1191+ words) After years of study and instruction, MIT's Class of 2026 received one last piece of guidance this afternoon en route to picking up their diplomas and starting the next chapter of their lives. "Run toward the hardest problems," said Lisa Su…...
Commencement address by Lisa Su "90, SM "91, Ph D "94
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1690+ words) Below is the text of Lisa Su's Commencement remarks, as prepared for delivery today. President Kornbluth, Chairman Gorenberg, trustees, faculty, families, friends " and most importantly, the MIT Class of 2026. Standing here feels different than I expected. I've given a lot…...
MIT Corporation elects 10 term members, two life members for 2026
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (315+ words) The MIT Corporation " the Institute's board of trustees " has elected 10 full-term members, who will serve five-year terms, and two life members. Corporation Chair Mark P. Gorenberg '76 announced the election results today. The full-term members are: Kate A. Bergeron, Elizabeth Choe, Kevin B. Churchwell,…...
Four from MIT named 2026 Searle Scholars
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (215+ words) In addition, MIT alumni Irene Kaplow "10 and Jared Mayers Ph D "15 were also honored. Chosen by a scientific advisory board, Searle Scholars are considered among the most creative young researchers pursuing high-risk/high-reward research. The Searle Scholars Program is funded…...
Q&A: The path to a Ph D in computational science and engineering at MIT
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (351+ words) MIT News In 2023, the Center for Computational Science and Engineering (CCSE), an academic unit in the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, introduced a new standalone Ph D degree program This interdisciplinary Ph D program blends both coursework and a thesis,…...
A day in the life of MIT MBA student Patrick Yeung
3+ week, 2+ day ago (377+ words) For MBA student Patrick Yeung, the MIT Sloan School of Management's Sustainability Initiative provides opportunities to lead in ways that will help build a more sustainable future. Senior MBA student Patrick Yeung came to MIT Sloan School of Management wanting…...