Mariam Abdelbarr, Francesca Garfi elected 2026–2027 UA President and Vice President
On Sunday, March 22, at 6:15 p.m., the Undergraduate Association Election Commission announced that Mariam Abdelbarr ’27 and Francesca Garfi ’29 will serve as the 2026–2027 UA President and Vice President, respectively.
Contentious UA debate follows recent budget controversy
On March 16, a debate was held between three UA Election tickets: Mariam Abdelbarr ’27 and Francesca Garfi ’29; Johnnie Jones VI ’27 and Matthew Barnett ’27; and Rivka Lipkovitz ’29 and Anthony Donegan ’28.
UA President Alice Hall ’26 clarifies “The UA Files” dormspam debate
On Feb. 21, a dormspam email voiced concerns about the UA’s budget and incited student debates about the organization’s purpose, funding, and structure.
MIT admits 644 in Regular Action for Class of 2030
On Saturday, March 14, at 1:59 p.m., MIT released Regular Action decisions for the Class of 2030, yielding a highly competitive acceptance rate of 4.6%.
Dean of Engineering Paula Hammond on the future of engineering education
On March 5, The Tech interviewed Paula Hammond ’84 PhD ’93 regarding her recent appointment as Dean of Engineering.
Dr. Yiqiao Zheng uses her multidisciplinary expertise both inside and outside of the lab
The current President of the Postdoctoral Association has changed fields twice, and she has thoughts on how science is conducted.
Unsettled weather continues, more cold next week
A southwesterly flow will return on Friday, bringing warmer air from inland with a high approaching 60°F. It will stay warm on Saturday; the sun may even come out briefly. On Sunday, the rain will return with the potential for a line of thunderstorms mid-day.
Major new NIH investment in women’s health science arrives at MIT
A new $3-million-per-year grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund a Technology Development Center for women’s health at MIT, supporting the development of advanced techniques to study diseases that disproportionately affect women.
The search for eco-friendly energy: MITxGE Vernova alliance unveils novel climate-positive energy research
Five months after the announcement of a five-year partnership, MIT and GE Vernova came together to showcase the newest breakthroughs in renewable energy.
Science journalist Matt Kaplan presents historical cases of pushback against scientific breakthroughs, from Galileo to Karikó
From Galileo Galilei to Katalin Karikó, Kaplan shows how the scientific community can be resistant to new ideas, even though they are supported by facts.
Cysteine may be the secret to repairing gut damage
A new MIT study has identified that cysteine initiates the regeneration of the intestinal lining by activating intestinal stem cells.
‘Daughters’ documentary directors Angela Patton and Natalie Rae talk about the emotional toll of parental incarceration at WBUR CitySpace
On Friday, March 27, WBUR CitySpace hosted a screening and discussion of ‘Daughters,’ a documentary about four girls who prepare a special father-daughter dance with their incarcerated fathers in a Washington, D.C. jail.
Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson makes his solo debut at Boston’s Symphony Hall on March 20
On March 20, acclaimed pianist Víkingur Ólafsson made his solo debut at Boston’s Symphony Hall.
The BLO’s ‘Das Lied von der Erde’: immense tragedy in slim form
A reimagined performance of Mahler’s symphony inaugurates the BLO’s new performance space.
‘A Terribly Nasty Business’ is as much of a romp as its predecessor
Julia Seales continues to affectionately poke fun at Jane Austen and regency romance while weaving a mystery filled with unexpected twists and turns that is simultaneously clever and delightfully ridiculous.
Andris Nelsons to leave Boston after 13 seasons as music director of the BSO
On March 6, Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) President and CEO Chad Smith announced that Andris Nelsons, the orchestra’s music director since 2014, would conclude his tenure at the end of the 2027 Tanglewood season. This decision was shocking for an institution that had seemed, just months before, secure in its artistic vision.
Brahms at his loneliest
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) performance on March 7 was by no means the most precise; however, the emotional delivery of the program ultimately made the evening compelling.
War Child Records’s ‘HELP(2)’ does good, sounds great
Stellar covers from Olivia Rodrigo and Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, alongside excellent new original songs from Black Country, New Road and Arctic Monkeys, seal the deal.
‘Hoppers’: A lighthearted movie with plenty of pep in its step
Daniel Chong brings his signature charm from ‘We Bare Bears’ to an absurdly wacky adventure with themes that feel especially relevant today.
Fredrik Backman’s new novel ‘My Friends’ is heartfelt, funny, and beautiful
‘My Friends’ is an ode to young artists who are unsure of themselves and courageous teenagers who refuse to give up on their friends.
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Milder weekend ahead but below average temperatures for spring break
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3/19 In Short
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Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt on the harms of social media and smartphones in the 2026 Compton Lecture
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Cambridge Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem on Massachusetts state senate bid
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Snow removal crews brave blizzard during overnight shift
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3/5 In Short
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Vice Chancellor for Student Life Suzy Nelson to retire in fall 2026
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Fighting for fellows: MIT works because we do, too
MIT grads have made it clear — we want equal protections for equal work! Sign our Fellows Petition to show MIT that fellows should be treated the same as RA/TAs!
Open letter on TFUAP’s changes to the science requirement
The reduction of the science breadth requirement could inadvertently disincentivize exploratory learning and interdisciplinary thought.
As thousands are killed in Iran, MIT remains silent
Students in Tehran are risking everything to protest this week. At MIT, the administration has not said a word.
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Fighting for fellows: MIT works because we do, too
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Open letter on TFUAP’s changes to the science requirement
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As thousands are killed in Iran, MIT remains silent
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Sanctuary campus now
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Where allegations become facts and free speech is selective
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Passing
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Free speech needs defenders, not gatekeepers
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A heartwarming night at the Fiddler’s House
Itzhak Perlman and the Klezmer Conservatory paid stunning homage to their Jewish roots while simultaneously reminding us of the beauty of music, joy as resistance, and the triumph in celebration and love.
The BSO offers a splendid rendition of Bruckner alongside a convincing American premiere of Salonen’s Horn concerto
Salonen returns to the BSO after 13 years with his Horn concerto written for Dohr, principal Horn player of the Berlin Philharmonic.
‘The Emperor of Gladness’: an intimate portrait of hope and darkness in hardscrabble New England
It is 2009, and the opioid crisis has torn through New England, leaving thousands to die before the CDC even calls it an epidemic.
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A heartwarming night at the Fiddler’s House
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The BSO offers a splendid rendition of Bruckner alongside a convincing American premiere of Salonen’s Horn concerto
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‘The Emperor of Gladness’: an intimate portrait of hope and darkness in hardscrabble New England
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Hadelich and Weiss chart an American road trip at MIT’s Thomas Tull Concert Hall
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Leif Ove Andsnes fits every round peg into the square hole
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Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood presents ‘Book of Lives’ at First Parish Church
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The American Repertory Theater’s ‘Wonder’ is an absolute must-see
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Previewing MIT Baseball in Coach Morris’s first year
Morris returns to MIT with championship conviction, eying the program’s first conference title since 2019.
Seahawks defense dominates Drake Maye and Patriots to win Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX this past Sunday.
High-powered offense and stout defense leads football to 2-0 start
MIT has outscored opponents 101-13 through two games to start the 2025 season
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Previewing MIT Baseball in Coach Morris’s first year
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Seahawks defense dominates Drake Maye and Patriots to win Super Bowl LX
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High-powered offense and stout defense leads football to 2-0 start
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Women’s soccer 5-1 to start 2025 season
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A summer of woe lies ahead for the Celtics
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Women’s Track and Field Wins Program’s First NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championship
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Spring Varsity Sports Review
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On belonging
We live on a floating orb somewhere in the middle of who-knows-where, with no context for any of it. Is it really so surprising if we feel a little lost sometimes?
My metric for living
I aspire to think of ‘more life’ not as an extra hour added to the 24-hour clock, but as experiencing more vitality and meaning in the same 16 waking hours we already have — to not only have a beating heart, but to actually feel alive.
Caught the start-up bug? Bob Langer has some advice
Before you launch, Professor Robert S. Langer shares wisdom on passion, failure, and chasing big ideas in entrepreneurship.
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Give peas a chance (they could bring your community together)
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Science journalist Michael Pollan talks about the science of consciousness at First Parish Church
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Caught the start-up bug? Bob Langer has some advice
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Ticked off: How Mikki Tal is using Lyme disease to transform women’s health research
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MIT’s 7th annual quantum hackathon, iQuHACK, nurtures a new generation of quantum enthusiasts
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Chocoholics Unite!
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Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions are in, and this year the science agrees
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