Undergraduate

Finding his voiceFirst-generation college student Eric Trac makes the most of MIT — whether through medical research or community service.

Undergrads take the lead in 10.27Class offers students a unique opportunity to contribute to the field of energy.

Measuring MIT’s plug loadUndergrad project offers glimpse of electricity consumption on campus.

Daniel Hastings to step down as dean for undergraduate educationFollowing seven years of administrative leadership, Hastings will return to the MIT faculty.

Students invited to become Gordon Engineering LeadersProgram provides students with the opportunity to strengthen engineering leadership skills.

MIT admits 650 talented and diverse students through early actionChanges in admissions process keep pace with rise in applications.

The What, Who, and How of DUE: Global Education and Career Development (GECD)Global Education & Career Development (GECD) comprises three complementary areas within one office.

Young African leaders propose paths to prosperity for the continentMembers of Youth Think Tank meet with Legatum Center staff and fellows at MIT.

New online learning tool brings 'the crowd' into homework assignments

School within a school: MIT ConcourseA learning community in which MIT freshmen explore the sciences, humanities and social sciences in a small, close-knit community (with a kitchen!)

Physics receives 2012 APS award for improving undergraduate physics educationOne of four institutions recognized

MIT Together helps students find helpNew website and campaign demystifies, destigmatizes seeking support.

Building a better worldFrom fuel cells to bamboo, and from Tanzania to Brazil, MIT senior Arfa Aijazi crosses borders and disciplines to make an impact.

Nearly half of sophomore class enrolls in UPOP503 members of the Class of 2015 sign up for Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program.

Department snapshot: Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceEECS places renewed emphasis on interdisciplinary research, partnerships with alumni and industry, and experiential learning.

Slideshow: Apples + Burton Conner = Apple Bake!Residence hall’s annual event is the apple of its eye.

From the water to WashingtonMIT senior Noam Angrist works to reform education and health care through youth mentorship and economics.

Dr. Michael Kimmel visits MIT to talk about Today’s College ManStudents and student affairs professionals from New England come together for a discussion on men and masculinities.

Dropbox CEO Drew Houston will be MIT’s 2013 Commencement speakerMIT alumnus and co-founder of popular file-transfer service will address the Class of 2013 on June 7.

Undergraduate Winters presents winning poster at APS annual meetingDepartment of Nuclear Science and Engineering junior wins one of three poster awards.

EECS celebrates the launch of SuperUROP

Students take a break for the MIT Wellness Fair

MIT-Madrid: five students share their study abroad experience

Department snapshot: Civil and Environmental EngineeringFrom bacteria to bridges, CEE researchers tackle natural and built environments.

The mysteries in materialsMIT senior Shannon Taylor researches 500-year-old artifacts and art to understand and restore materials.

CityDays Serve-Off brings MIT student communities to the local community190 students serve at 13 local organizations.