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How MIT OpenCourseWare is fueling one learner’s passion for education
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (529+ words) I wasn't ready to sit down in the classroom," says Barboza, remembering his initial foray into higher education. I left to try and figure out life. I realized I wanted more adventure." Joining the military in France in 2017 was his…...
“This is science!” – MIT president talks about the importance of America’s research enterprise on GBH’s Boston Public Radio
1+ week, 5+ day ago (484+ words) In a wide-ranging live conversation, MIT President Sally Kornbluth joined Jim Braude and Margery Eagan live in studio for GBH's Boston Public Radio'on Thursday, February 5. They talked about MIT, the pressures facing America's research enterprise, the importance of science, that…...
“MIT Open Learning has opened doors I never imagined possible”
2+ week, 6+ day ago (495+ words) Munip Utama's participation in the MITx MicroMasters Program in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy inspired him to connect theory with practice in his own teaching and mentoring, "encouraging students to use data and critical thinking to solve problems in…...
MIT in the media: 2025 in review
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1566+ words) MIT faculty, researchers, students, alumni and staff helped demystify new technologies, highlighted the practical hands-on learning the Institute is known for, and shared what inspires their research with viewers, readers and listeners around the world. Below is a sampling of…...
Fraternities and sororities at MIT raise funds for local charities
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (397+ words) Throughout campus and across the river in Boston and Brookline, MIT hosts a vibrant network of 43 fraternities and sororities, with more than 35 percent of undergraduate students belonging to one of these value-based communities. Each fraternity and sorority is a unique…...
Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94 to deliver MIT’s 2026 Commencement address
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) Lisa Su "90, SM "91, PhD "94, a leading executive in the semiconductor industry and head of the company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), will deliver the address at the OneMIT Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 28. Su has maintained a close relationship with MIT…...
A day in the life of MIT PhD student Alex Busch
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (303+ words) With an interest in trade unions and employer associations shaping the labor market, Bush is exploring how employee voices and economic democracy affect the future of work. "As a student of both sociology and economics, MIT Sloan was the ideal…...
MIT affiliates named 2025 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (468+ words) MIT postdoc Zongyi Li, Associate Professor Tess Smidt, and seven additional MIT alumni were named 2025 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows. The fellowships will support their work in AI against difficult and intractable problems. Two current MIT affiliates and seven additional alumni are…...
MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in summer 2025
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (741+ words) Each year, faculty and researchers across the MIT School of Engineering are recognized with prestigious awards for their contributions to research, technology, society, and education. To celebrate these achievements, the school periodically highlights select honors received by members of its…...
Faces of MIT: Brian Hanna
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (218+ words) Brian Hanna, operations manager of MIT Venture Mentoring Service (VMS), connects skilled volunteer mentors with MIT entrepreneurs looking to launch, expand, and enhance their vision." The relationship between mentees, mentors, and VMS does not have an expiration date. Hanna notes…...