MIT150

Greetings from spaceAstronaut alumni wish MIT a happy 150th from 200 miles above.

Preparing the groundsFriday's 145th Commencement exercises will celebrate MIT tradition.

Doc Draper in spaceA letter written by Charles Stark Draper in 1961 hitches a ride on Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Lincoln Laboratory turns 60Recognition Day honors laboratory's contributions to the nation

Toast to Tech marks end of MIT150 on June 4Institute community invited to the final anniversary celebration.

Resolved: U.S. Senate congratulates MITSenate resolution cites 'the commitment of MIT to innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit.'

From Globe and Gates to Google and Guardian: Nods to MIT's 150thSpecial Boston Globe magazine on MIT at 150 published Sunday; search-engine giant and U.K. newspaper post pieces about the Institute's impact

MIT's campus all lit upThousands descend on campus for FAST Light, the finale of the Festival of Art + Science + Technology.

Of minds and machinesFinal installment of MIT’s 150th anniversary symposia explores intelligence — both human and artificial.

Volunteer at Commencement 2011Online registration now open; guest services volunteers are vital to the event's success.

Spotlight on serviceIDEAS and Global Challenge competitions award nearly $150,000 to teams of public service innovators working around the world.

Flying piano soloBaker House celebrates MIT150 open house with its annual Piano Drop.

Thousands spend Saturday at MIT‘Under the Dome’ showcases discovery and innovation; first open house in decades.

Exploring explorationFrom deep space to deep sea, two-day symposium examined MIT’s impacts and innovations.

Comparative Media Studies on display at MIT150 and Cambridge Science Festival

Come explore MIT'Under the Dome,' the Institute's first open house in more than 30 years, features blimp races, the science of ice cream, a flying car and more.

Said and DoneHumanities, arts and social sciences digest for April 2011

Information AgeAs part of MIT’s 150th-birthday celebration, computer science luminaries — many from MIT's faculty — gathered on campus for a two-day symposium.

Putting ‘Technology’ on the mapNext Century Convocation celebrates the history, achievements and people of MIT’s first century and a half.

The Archivist of the United States to speak at ConvocationDavid Ferriero, event’s keynote speaker, discusses shelf serendipity, archiving in the digital age and MIT’s historic connections.

Universities can lead in development, USAID head says during MIT visitDiscusses how new ideas are needed for battling disease, extending education and improving lives in poor nations.

President Hockfield visits, talks MIT’s 150th birthday with preschoolers

Cast your vote in the MIT Global ChallengeCommunity Choice Voting begins today and continues through April 25.

A celebration of women in science and engineeringSymposium highlights the work and accomplishments of women at MIT and beyond.

MIT Open Houses since 1923: ice cream and hand-blown vacuum tubesOn April 30, MIT will host an open house for the campus community as well as Cambridge and surrounding areas. In fact, this is a continuation of a long tradition.

The People Behind the Awards: James N. MurphyA look at some of MIT's most influential figures and the Institute awards that honor them

You're invited to ConvocationMIT community members, alumni and friends of the Institute welcome at the MIT150 Next Century Convocation on April 10.

The past, present and future of cancerResearchers gather to discuss the state of their field and the potential for new treatments.

A 3-D landscape of soundAward-winning composer Keeril Makan shares his distinctive creative process with MIT students