Bachelor of Science in Computation and Cognition (6-9) degree approved
The degree provides two tracks, one for those who are interested in human and machine intelligence, and another for those who are interested in neural systems.
Implementation for new 150-block meal plan paused
“The pause will allow us to engage stakeholders for help with designing a meal plan structure that meets our goals for the dining program,” Director of Campus Dining Mark Hayes wrote in the email statement.
Computing Infrastructure working group holds forum
One critical topic was whether MIT should use cloud computing resources or computing resources created within the Institute.
Educational meritocracy is a farce
Segregation is alive and well, and before we discuss removing positive racial considerations from the college admissions process, we should focus on how we can level the educational playing field so we don’t have to have that discussion in the first place.
UA Innovation and Maize pilot free delivery service for off-campus food options
Right now, the pilot offers free delivery from Clover, but Yusuf stated that they are working to expand to include Life Alive, Whole Heart Provisions, Saloniki, and Chipotle.
Flexible Nuclear Science and Engineering (22-ENG) degree approved
According to the proposal, the new major was formed to cater to students “interested in careers outside of traditional nuclear industry jobs, including nuclear medicine, clean energy technologies, fusion, quantum engineering, and modeling/simulation.”
Faculty vote to move commencement one week earlier
The changes will impact spring registration day, Patriots’ Day weekend, and finals week, and they will take effect May 2020.
Echoes of the Slow World
BBC Sounds delivers its eco-futuristic drama set in a world without nature, asking the question: how might people living there respond to the sounds of nature that had been forgotten?
Talk, talk, talk
You can change your friends, but you should also probably change your thinking.
Bachelor of Science in Computation and Cognition (6-9) degree approved
The degree provides two tracks, one for those who are interested in human and machine intelligence, and another for those who are interested in neural systems.
Flexible Nuclear Science and Engineering (22-ENG) degree approved
According to the proposal, the new major was formed to cater to students “interested in careers outside of traditional nuclear industry jobs, including nuclear medicine, clean energy technologies, fusion, quantum engineering, and modeling/simulation.”
Implementation for new 150-block meal plan paused
“The pause will allow us to engage stakeholders for help with designing a meal plan structure that meets our goals for the dining program,” Director of Campus Dining Mark Hayes wrote in the email statement.
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Bachelor of Science in Computation and Cognition (6-9) degree approved
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Flexible Nuclear Science and Engineering (22-ENG) degree approved
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Implementation for new 150-block meal plan paused
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Computing Infrastructure working group holds forum
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Drop date, SpringFEST, major declaration
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UA Innovation and Maize pilot free delivery service for off-campus food options
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Faculty vote to move commencement one week earlier
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Educational meritocracy is a farce
Segregation is alive and well, and before we discuss removing positive racial considerations from the college admissions process, we should focus on how we can level the educational playing field so we don’t have to have that discussion in the first place.
The realities of climate change
We are at a point where complete avoidance isn’t plausible. The strides we make to combat climate change now shift from total prevention to increasing resilience to its effects, and mitigating further practices that contribute to overall warming.
Do postdocs at MIT face sexual harassment?
To ensure MIT's efforts are effective at preventing gender-based violence on postdocs, we need to both regularly assess the experiences of postdocs through surveys and publicly disclose the prevalence of reported incidents and the outcomes of investigations, both of which MIT already does for students.
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Educational meritocracy is a farce
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The realities of climate change
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Do postdocs at MIT face sexual harassment?
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What makes MIT unique?
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Undergrad and grad students: take the AAU survey on sexual misconduct
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The 2020 Democratic Primary: How to choose a President
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Dean of Student Life responds to columns on student housing
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Echoes of the Slow World
BBC Sounds delivers its eco-futuristic drama set in a world without nature, asking the question: how might people living there respond to the sounds of nature that had been forgotten?
Living in a neverland where you never grow up
The anime begs you to ask the question: what is a Neverland? Growing up, facing the world, there’s something intriguing about a promised neverland, a kind of utopia where you aren’t able to grow up not because you chose not to, but because the choice was taken out of your...
Broken stars, hearts, minds, and realities
In his second science fiction anthology, Broken Stars, Hugo award winner Ken Liu presents a diverse selection of works from fourteen contemporary Chinese authors. Whether you’re curious about the future, the past, or the rapidly evolving present, this collection will not disappoint.
MIT Cricket runners up in American College Cricket Northeast Championship 2018
MIT Cricket recovered from a crushing loss against Northeastern in the first league game but missed out narrowly in the final to finish as runners-up in the American College Cricket North East Championship held Oct. 6 and 7 in Queens, NY.
MIT Cricket beats UMass Lowell by six wickets in thrilling last ball encounter
In a game that had its fair share of twists and turns, MIT emerged victorious thanks to an excellent all-around bowling performance and a half-century by Vaikkunth Mugunthan G.
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Head of the Charles Regatta 2018
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MIT Cricket runners up in American College Cricket Northeast Championship 2018
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MIT Cricket beats UMass Lowell by six wickets in thrilling last ball encounter
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Hat tricks!
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MIT beat BU in cricket semester opener by 17 runs
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Fabric flies at annual Prom Dress Rugby Tournament
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Engineers post national rankings, impressive victories mid-spring
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Welcome to CPW, Class of 2023!
“I feel like something that makes MIT stand out is that it has a relaxed atmosphere. Other schools feel more strict about ‘this is a liberal arts college; this is the science; this is the engineering college.’ Everything is mixed together and there’s more flexibility to choose what you want...
A dropped class and a dry spell
My girlfriend says she loves me, but hasn't wanted to have sex the past two months.
Taking advantage of the human genome
Manolis Kellis, professor of computer science, applies his computer science background to find unique solutions to problems in biology.
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Direct images of black hole taken for the first time
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Taking advantage of the human genome
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‘Watch, perturb, and map’
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What happens to science when the government closes?
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Towards the future of nuclear energy: materials
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Mental health and the brain
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From analyzing M&Ms to illuminating cells
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