Professor Dava Newman named new director of MIT Media Lab
Newman: “Leading the legendary Media Lab — that's a dream job, I think, for anyone. So I actually just consider myself very, very fortunate.”
Housing License Agreements, departure plans, MLK day
Students returning to campus should sign their Housing License Agreements as soon as possible.
Ad hoc faculty committees formed in response to MIT’s Epstein ties release reports
The report from the Committee on Guidelines for Outside Engagements describes the drafting and revision process with an emphasis on community engagement.
Winter welcomes IAP
Temperatures have been fairly cold, but we have not yet experienced a day with temperatures below the climatological average for this time of year.
Reporting on rising food insecurity, unemployment, and infection: local organizations confront American maladies
“There are so many fallouts that are going to hit the people who are always hit hardest, even harder,” says Cauble-Johnson. “The chickens have come home to roost here.”
Donald Trump is who he said he was
The 2020 Olympics may have been postponed, but that hasn’t stopped the mental gymnastics of many former Trump-backers as they bend backwards to save their reputations from sinking along with the now-disgraced administration.
Making a better world? Define better.
We believe there needs to be fundamental change to address ethics and the social implications of science and technology in everything we do at MIT. Leadership statements are a start, but not nearly enough.
Puzzling through romance
Considering ‘A Fold Apart’ is Lightning Rod Games’ first foray into the world, I will give them credit for creating an honest portrayal of the hardships of a long-distance relationship as well as creating a puzzle game with unique mechanics, but I would have expected smoother gameplay since the team consists of industry veterans.
Pre-registration, IAP, doctoral theses
Pre-registration for spring classes will continue until Jan. 29.
Lloyd will face ‘a set of disciplinary actions’ that will ‘limit’ his compensation
Schmidt wrote that he arrived at the decision after “conferring with senior administrative and faculty leaders, as well as” a review panel, which sought to determine if “Lloyd violated MIT policies,” and an evaluation committee, which sought to recommend “a set of disciplinary actions.”
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Pre-registration, IAP, doctoral theses
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MIT admits 719 Early Action applicants
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Lloyd will face ‘a set of disciplinary actions’ that will ‘limit’ his compensation
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Task Force 2021 completes phase one, shares updates
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Cloudy days and stormy nights
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Two MIT seniors named Rhodes Scholars
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Spring housing placements delayed until late December
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Autism research from an Autistic perspective
The suffering I have experienced has been because of misunderstanding, rejection, judgement, isolation, and abuse. The suffering I have experienced has been because of how others perceive and treat me as an Autistic person.
The “Soro Soke” generation of Nigerians
Even in our sorrow, there is an undeniable truth that many of the youth that have taken to the streets during these protests — whether it be the Nigerian streets or the Twitter streets incessantly tweeting with the hashtag #EndSARS — have woken up.
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It’s time to connect ourselves with our planet
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Autism research from an Autistic perspective
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The “Soro Soke” generation of Nigerians
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Trump’s refusal to concede could spark a crisis
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Speak up to save Armenian lives
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Stop telling URMs to wait for change
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Reusable utensils pilot underway
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The rise of Rina Sawayama’s pop dynasty
‘SAWAYAMA’ masterfully renders pop as a medium for both socio-political commentary and personal narrative.
Trying to not starve together
There’s a certain kind of solidarity when you’re starving to death with friends
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‘Twas a dark and stormy audio play
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The rise of Rina Sawayama’s pop dynasty
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Trying to not starve together
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‘Writing the Future’ distills the artistic origins of hip-hop culture into a coherent experience
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Death of the prime time drama
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Vocals in concert with voting in the countdown to Election Day
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Crossovers on crossovers
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Sailing seniors appreciate their time on and off the water
“We made a really good effort of spending time together outside of practice at MIT and even now, from all our corners of the world.”
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MIT alumna Christina Birch qualifies for Tokyo Olympics 2021
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Men’s Volleyball coach highlights a season cut short
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Sailing seniors appreciate their time on and off the water
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Women’s tennis coach honors her team’s efforts
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Men’s Tennis reflects on its shortened season
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Women’s lacrosse coach describes her team’s shortened season
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MIT Men’s Lacrosse seniors discuss their final season
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Frustration and empathy are conflicting
Extending empathy to those who are struggling used to be something I defaulted to and something I championed to others.
