Endorsements are dumb
“Why should we, the readers of The Tech, care about what MIT Democrats have to say? The answer is that we shouldn’t.”
MIT to donate $850,000 to nonprofits supporting sexual abuse survivors
The nonprofits were selected by the Committee on Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response.
Physics department suspends Seth Lloyd’s secondary appointment
Lloyd will continue to supervise students assigned to him until "MechE, Physics and MIT reach a decision about his final state.”
Global Education Office closed, study abroad to be managed by MISTI
Students will be able to receive the same level of support, assistance, and care as before.
Community forum held to discuss College of Computing organizational structure
Huttenlocher expressed an intention to incorporate computing into other majors, so that students “don't even have to be in a blended major with Course 6 to learn the parts of computing [they] want to learn and understand the paths through curriculum at MIT to get [them] there.”
Simmons Heads of House reflect on time ‘in the sponge’
John Essigmann: Simmons culture "has something to do with the architecture which allows this fluid movement of students through the building that prevents Balkanization."
Why are relationships so hard at MIT?
“Somehow, though it boasts Nobel laureates, CEOs, and some of the most brilliant minds on the face of the earth, MIT has missed one of the most crucial tenets of life.”
Challenges of graduate student medical leave
“I did not realize that the equivalent of S3 for graduate students is woefully inadequate.”
MIT Men’s Club Ice Hockey loses 4-2 to University of Connecticut
Despite an excellent performance, the MIT Ice Hockey Club faced a 4-2 defeat against the University of Connecticut Ice Hockey Club.
Here to party
To celebrate their new album, “Modern Animal,” Magic City Hippies embarked on a nation-wide tour and stopped in Boston to play at the Paradise Rock Club. The band showed off their diverse sound and vibrant personality.
‘Birds of Prey’ is nothing to squawk at
Ever wondered how supervillains handle breakups? The wait is over!
On Fossil Fuel Divestment Day, MIT still refuses to act
“MIT has not divested its $17 billion endowment from its fossil fuel holdings, which MIT Divest is fighting for.”
Gotta go see ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’
The CG Sonic fits almost seamlessly in his more realistic environment and expresses his feelings of enthusiasm, frustration, and anger through convincing and life-like facial quirks.
Art requires research too
Albee’s exhibition features a collection of photographic prints and a video-based installation. The artist reflects on the influence that Robert Blanchon had on her during their brief, one-year friendship.
Working for Hollywood
“The Assistant” acts as a period piece, set in a time before the Weinstein scandals and #MeToo movement.
Registration deadline, PE, meal plan changes
Registration for all students is due this Friday, Feb. 7.
Clothing-optionality moratorium instituted in all residence halls
The review of clothing-optionality in residence halls was prompted by recent incidents in East Campus.
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UROP direct funding, add date, ring premiere
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Registration deadline, PE, meal plan changes
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Clothing-optionality moratorium instituted in all residence halls
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Coronavirus travel restrictions impact MIT community
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EC to increase security after recent intruder incidents, overruling prior student vote
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ASA changes operating guidelines
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First day of classes, end of IAP, reg day
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MIT Democrats endorses Elizabeth Warren for President of the United States
“We need a candidate who has a proven record of enacting structural change and who will fight fearlessly to reform our financial and political systems and save our planet.”
Moving Latin America forward: how to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence
MIT is arguably the most ideal place to kickstart the development of wide-reaching initiatives in AI that would socially benefit and boost growth of Latin America.
Seth Lloyd should continue teaching at MIT
How can MIT expect to avoid catastrophes like this Epstein situation in the future, if it incentivizes faculty not to confront and apologize for any moral failings they feel they have been involved with?
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MIT Democrats endorses Elizabeth Warren for President of the United States
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Moving Latin America forward: how to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence
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Seth Lloyd should continue teaching at MIT
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The case of Seth Lloyd is a microcosm of the systemic problems at MIT
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Democratize MIT coalition replies to President Reif
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Generating house dining plan ideas in the context of program challenges and constraints
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What was missing at the Climate Policy Symposium
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Save a date for ‘The Wedding Singer’
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Rosner’s reactionary recitativo resuscitated
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The Bergson family’s ancestral duty
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92nd Academy Awards predictions
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Beach Fossils live, what a pleasure
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An interview with the Boston Student Film Festival
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Oath Pizza’s new mindful menu is delicious and unique
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MIT Figure Skating Club wins five medals at home rink
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MIT Sport Taekwondo ends the fall season on a high note
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MIT Women’s Soccer beats Johnson & Wales University
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Women’s Soccer wins NEWMAC championship
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MIT Men’s Water Polo beat Iona College but face a loss against St Francis College
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MIT Women’s Field Hockey beats Clark University
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MIT crew won various accolades at the Head of the Charles
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Stressed-out senior
Just take a first step in a direction that seems right for you at this moment in time. Things will change, and that’s alright.
Boredom blues
You can learn a lot from an experience even if it’s not the most ideal. Be curious and be open to possibilities.
The Holten-Andersen Group’s approach to bio-inspired materials
There is no question that nature is the best engineer. As hard as material scientists try, replicating nature’s intricate processes and networks is a holy grail that often seems nearly unattainable. Instead of attempting to copy nature, some scientists draw inspiration from nature’s mechanisms and apply them to the synthesis...
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The Holten-Andersen Group’s approach to bio-inspired materials
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Creating compounds with catalysts
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Starving cancer by controlling cell proliferation
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Targeting tumors with nanoparticles
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Thinking about other people’s thoughts
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Nobel Laureate Jim Allison talks cancer research, science education, and advice for aspiring researchers
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Navigating our cities
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