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Jupneet Singh: Finding purpose through service

Jupneet Singh: Finding purpose through service

“I feel a great connection to my community, and I always want to find a way to give back,” says the Rhodes Scholar and Air Force ROTC wing commander.

Celebrating the high-speed photography of late MIT professor Harold “Doc” Edgerton

Celebrating the high-speed photography of late MIT professor Harold “Doc” Edgerton

At a recent MIT Edgerton Center event, Professor J. Kim Vandiver shared the story of his mentor, a beloved educator at the Institute.

MIT Wellness Wizard Certificate promotes health and well-being

MIT Wellness Wizard Certificate promotes health and well-being

New program supports the Institute’s vision of educating the whole student.

A traveler on bioengineering’s many paths

A traveler on bioengineering’s many paths

Immunology research, public health service, and student leadership are all part of senior Julian Zulueta’s journey toward becoming a physician-scientist.

Inside two MIT students’ historic BattleBots runs

Inside two MIT students’ historic BattleBots runs

PhD students Lucy Du ’14, SM ’16 and Ginger Schmidt are crushing the competition — and gender barriers — in the world of televised robot combat.

Rescuing small plastics from the waste stream

Rescuing small plastics from the waste stream

PhD student Alexis Hocken is working with manufacturers to keep their products from (literally) falling through the cracks in the recycling process.

“Every time I meet with her, I feel like I have wings.”

“Every time I meet with her, I feel like I have wings.”

MIT Professor Esther Duflo honored as Committed to Caring for fostering graduate student skills and ambition.

Making computer science research more accessible in India

Making computer science research more accessible in India

Passionate about creating educational opportunities in India, PhD student Siddhartha Jayanti recently explored multiprocessor speed limits, in a paper written in the Indian language Telugu.

Paying it forward

Paying it forward

When she’s not analyzing data about her favorite biomolecule, senior Sherry Nyeo focuses on improving the undergraduate experience at MIT.

Exploring the rich traditions of Brazilian music

Exploring the rich traditions of Brazilian music

Students studying the Portuguese language pair with musicians for special event at Lewis Library.