Special events and guest speakers
The case for optimism about a renewable energy future
May 1, 2013
Researcher Eric Martinot presents findings of two-year project at campus event
DiFava, Reif, and a Massachusetts police lieutenant thank MIT for support
April 26, 2013
In letters published in today’s Tech, MIT’s police chief and president thank the community for its support over the past week.
Also labeled: Community, Faculty, Police, President L. Rafael Reif, Sean Collier, Staff, Students, Letters to the Community
At MIT, Gov. Deval Patrick highlights clean-energy achievements
April 26, 2013
Earth Day talk details Massachusetts’ accomplishments since the governor’s MIT speech five years ago, and outlines new goals.
A guide to spring exhibits and events
April 26, 2013
Information about exhibits related to MIT's School of Architecture + Planning
Inventor-composer Trimpin inspires MIT students
April 25, 2013
In campus visit, the German-born artist and builder mentored students as they developed musical devices
Standing tributes
April 24, 2013
MIT students, faculty and staff showed up by the thousands to pay their respects to Officer Sean Collier.
‘He was truly one of us’
April 24, 2013
Thousands of law enforcement officials join the MIT community in honoring fallen officer Sean Collier.
Also labeled: Cambridge, Boston and region, Faculty, MIT Administration, Police, Sean Collier, Staff, Students, President L. Rafael Reif
Invocation: Memorial Service for Sean Collier
April 24, 2013
As prepared for delivery by Chaplain to the Institute Robert Randolph
Canine comfort comes to MIT
April 24, 2013
Therapy dogs give students a smile, respite from troubling events
Classes canceled on Wednesday, April 24
April 23, 2013
Letter from chancellor, provost and faculty chair sent to MIT community.
Information on Wednesday memorial service for Officer Sean Collier
April 23, 2013
MIT cancels Wednesday classes; adjacent roads and many parking facilities to close; security will be tight, with no backpacks permitted.
Also labeled: Community, Faculty, Memorial services, Police, Sean Collier, Staff, Student life, Students
A stand of support
April 23, 2013
As the MIT community reunited on campus this week, touching stories and reminiscences emerged.
Also labeled: Community, Facilities, Faculty, Memorial services, Police, Sean Collier, Staff, Students
Reif: Honoring Officer Sean Collier
April 22, 2013
MIT President writes to community on commemorations for fallen officer.
Also labeled: Community, Faculty, Memorial services, Police, President L. Rafael Reif, Sean Collier, Staff, Students, Letters to the Community
MIT announces plans to commemorate Patrol Officer Sean Collier
April 22, 2013
Institute to host a Wednesday memorial service for law enforcement and MIT community; new Collier Medal to celebrate fallen officer’s values.
Also labeled: Community, Faculty, Memorial services, Police, Sean Collier, Staff, Students, President L. Rafael Reif
China and Japan remain miles apart on uninhabited isles
April 17, 2013
At MIT event, diplomats and scholars reinforce high stakes, lack of progress on Asian territorial dispute.
Commerce’s call to action
April 12, 2013
In MIT talk, head of U.S. Chamber of Commerce outlines business-oriented policy agenda.
Also labeled: Business, Center for Transportation and Logistics, Immigration, Policy, Politics, Economic recession, Economics, Health care, Jobs, Government
Non-stop music stretches sonic possibilities
April 10, 2013
CAST Marathon Concert features five hours of genre-bending new music
Shedding light on the search for dark matter
April 10, 2013
Physicists and astronaut discuss cosmic ray detector’s findings of possible signs of dark matter.
Also labeled: Astronauts, CERN, Dark matter, International Space Station, Physics, Space exploration, Spaceflight, NASA
Sweet success
April 10, 2013
Johnny Earle, founder of Johnny Cupcakes, offers startup advice to MIT Sloan students
3Q: Jeffrey Ravel on the French past and our future
April 5, 2013
With MIT hosting a global French history conference, a look at the international growth of — and changes in — the field.
Four MIT researchers attend White House announcement of brain initiative
April 2, 2013
Obama invites Boyden, Brown, Desimone and Seung to launch of new federal initiative.
Faculty describe experiments with digital learning on MacVicar Day
March 22, 2013
Participants discuss how they are 'reimagining the MIT classroom.'
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Education, teaching, academics, Electrical engineering and electronics, Engineering Systems, Faculty, Foreign languages and literatures, History, Internet, MacVicar fellows, Massive open online courses (MOOCs), Mechanical engineering, Online learning, Undergraduate
NSE Rising Stars event offers young women researchers rare opportunity
March 20, 2013
Symposium provided nuclear science and engineering students with chance to connect with academics and practitioners.
AEE and the MIT-IPC convene executive forum series to spur adoption of advanced energy
March 18, 2013
First session brought together advanced energy and utility executives to address challenges to rapid adoption of innovative energy technologies.
New exhibition showcases importance of design in engineering
March 18, 2013
"Hidden Heroes: The Genius of Everyday Things" will be on view at the MIT Museum April 13-September 1
MIT Sloan alumna shares thoughts on leading Fortune 500 firm
March 15, 2013
MIT Sloan alumna Ilene Gordon ‘75, SM ’76 opens semester's Dean’s Innovative Leader Series
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Business, Business and management, Business development, Graduate, postdoctoral, Students
Advice for nations pursuing nuclear power
March 11, 2013
Lady Barbara Judge delivers 12th Rose Lecture
Also labeled: Energy, Fukushima, Global, Japan, Nuclear power and reactors, Nuclear science and engineering, Policy, Politics, Technology
Conversing about diversity
March 7, 2013
MIT Multicultural Conference celebrates diversity and culture at MIT
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