MIT150
Alumni power fuels this week’s MIT150 economics and finance symposium
January 26, 2011
MIT's strength in economics and finance education is manifest in this week's alumni-rich lineup of panelists.
A life filled with firsts
January 26, 2011
Ellen Swallow Richards, MIT’s first female graduate and faculty member, opened the door for women in science, and founded ecology and home economics along the way.
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Biology, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Environment, Faculty, History of MIT, Students, Timeline, Water
Prodigy of probability
January 19, 2011
Norbert Wiener gained fame as the father of cybernetics, but his earlier work on statistical descriptions of complex systems may prove more important.
People in perspective: sketches of MIT's staff
January 13, 2011
25 staff members profiled on MIT150 website.
Also labeled: Human Resources, Staff
Canned, good
January 12, 2011
More than 100 years ago, 2 pioneering scientists figured out how to keep canned food safe.
Let your mobile phone be your guide: A new twist on the MIT Campus Tour
January 8, 2011
Visitors with an iPhone or Android device can download the latest version of the MIT Mobile app, which includes links to the MIT150 website as well as a campus tour with a map, text and images.
Also labeled: Information Services and Technology, iPhone, Android, smartphones
Hockfield discusses science, innovation and MIT150 on NPR
January 7, 2011
On eve of the Institute's anniversary, MIT president talks with On Point's Tom Ashbrook
Also labeled: MIT presidency, Special events and guest speakers
Text-based video navigation
January 7, 2011
An innovative interface that allows viewers to skip through video by clicking on the associated transcript is a highlight of the MIT150 site.
Let the celebrations begin
January 7, 2011
In kickoff to Institute’s sesquicentennial celebration, MIT Museum shows off 150 artifacts from MIT’s rich history.
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Faculty, History of MIT, MIT Museum, MIT presidency, Special events and guest speakers, Staff, Students
Coming soon: The MIT Global Challenge
January 5, 2011
For 10 years, student innovators have helped underserved communities through the IDEAS Competition. Soon, the global MIT community can join the effort.
Said and Done
January 4, 2011
Humanities, arts, and social sciences digest for January 2011
Also labeled: Arts, Awards, honors and fellowships, Books and authors, Economics, History, Humanities, Social sciences, Students
MIT prepares for its 150th anniversary
December 21, 2010
For 150 days in 2011, the Institute will celebrate ‘many different MITs’ as it honors its past and imagines its future.
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Faculty, History of MIT, MIT presidency, Special events and guest speakers, Staff, Students
Plensa's Alchemist installed on campus
December 2, 2010
Alumnus has loaned the work to MIT for one year in celebration of the Institute’s 150th anniversary.
Xerox CEO Ursula Burns to deliver 2011 Commencement address
November 10, 2010
Will help cap MIT's 150th anniversary celebration
Catch the tweet stream: Alumni Leadership Conference
October 25, 2010
See the tweets from this weekend's Alumni Leadership Conference, where presentations covered topics such as social media, the 150th-anniversary celebration, the Sloan Engagement Study, and more.
Sculpture by Spanish artist Plensa to be installed on campus
October 22, 2010
Alumnus is lending the work to MIT for one year in celebration of the Institute’s 150th anniversary.
President Hockfield reports steady progress at annual State of the Institute forum
October 1, 2010
MIT looks to the future after two years of budget cuts.
Welcome to MIT150
August 31, 2010
A letter to the community from President Susan Hockfield
MIT formally welcomes Class of 2014
August 29, 2010
President’s Convocation in Killian Court salutes new students and their families
Welcome to MIT150
April 9, 2010
Interim web site is launched in advance of MIT's anniversary in 2011.Museum declares winners in popular vote for the MIT 150 Exhibition
January 19, 2010
Results of online competition help Museum staff in picking artifacts for MIT 150th anniversary exhibition
Also labeled: History of MIT, MIT Museum
Of Note: Design a MIT Museum exhibit
January 11, 2010
The MIT Museum is "co-creating" an exhibition with the MIT community that features 150 compelling artifacts to celebrate MIT's 150th anniversary in 2011.
Also labeled: Exhibits
Help create the MIT 150 Exhibition
January 6, 2010
The MIT150 Symposia: pre-proposal deadline extended to Dec. 20
December 9, 2009
The MIT150 Steering Committee invites proposals for consideration in its symposium series.The MIT150 Symposia: call for proposals
November 10, 2009
The MIT150 Steering Committee invites proposals for consideration in its symposium series.
Help design the MIT 150 exhibition
September 24, 2009
The entire MIT community is invited to a special design workshop that will help develop themes and content for the MIT 150 anniversary exhibition.
Also labeled: MIT Museum, Special events and guest speakers, Staff, History of MIT, Students, Faculty























