Maria Zuber becomes Presidential Advisor; Search for Vice Provost of Research Begins
In an email to the MIT Community, President Kornbluth announced that Maria Zuber, Professor of Geophysics, will become MIT’s Presidential Advisor for Science and Technology Policy. Zuber is currently Vice President for research at MIT, with previous roles as the department Head for Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences as well as a stint at NASA.
Local 26 Union Rallies to Protest MIT’s Café Closures
On Sept. 7, the Local 26 union, which represents MIT Dining staff, held a rally in front of the Strata Center to protest MIT’s handling of the Steam and Koch café closures. Displaced staff, current workers, and supporters assembled to air their grievances with MIT Dining management.
MIT Dining Announces Closure of Steam and Koch Cafés
The Steam and Koch Cafés, formerly located in Buildings 7 and 37 respectively, are permanently closing. In a statement to the Tech, Mark Hayes, Director of Campus Dining, said that Campus Dining “undertook several enhancements” to continue to make healthy food accessible across campus.
Stratton Student Center Reopens after Renovations
On Sept. 12, the Stratton Student Center reopened after its complete closure in April 2023. First opened in 1968, the Student Center, known as the “Stud,” experienced catastrophic water pipe damage in February.
SOLE announces reopening timeline of the Student Center
In an email to the MIT community, Student Organizations Leadership and Engagement (SOLE) laid out a reopening timeline for the Stratton Student Center. The Student Center, which was closed in February due to water pipe explosions, has been undergoing renovations for the past seven months.
Tentative Agreement Reached with the MIT Graduate Student Union
In a brief statement to the MIT community, the MIT Bargaining Team negotiating with the MIT Graduate Student Union (MIT GSU) have announced a tentative agreement. The GSU will now have to vote on ratifying the agreement.
Mostly clear skies ahead
A lovely sunny weekend is arriving as a higher pressure system moves towards the eastern US this week. Showers may interrupt the clear skies when the outskirts of Hurricane Nigel pass by on Saturday. According to our friends at the Northeast River Forecast Center, some flooding is possible through the weekend.
Stratton Student Center Reopens after Renovations
On Sept. 12, the Stratton Student Center reopened after its complete closure in April 2023. First opened in 1968, the Student Center, known as the “Stud,” experienced catastrophic water pipe damage in February.
Orientation Held for Class of 2027
Orientation for the Class of 2027 began on Aug. 27 and ended Sept. 1. Many events were packed into the week, including residential exploration (REX) and a Convocation address from President Sally Kornbluth.
Mostly clear skies ahead
A lovely sunny weekend is arriving as a higher pressure system moves towards the eastern US this week. Showers may interrupt the clear skies when the outskirts of Hurricane Nigel pass by on Saturday. According to our friends at the Northeast River Forecast Center, some flooding is possible through the...
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Stratton Student Center Reopens after Renovations
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Orientation Held for Class of 2027
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Mostly clear skies ahead
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Local 26 Union Rallies to Protest MIT’s Café Closures
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Maria Zuber becomes Presidential Advisor; Search for Vice Provost of Research Begins
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Tentative Agreement Reached with the MIT Graduate Student Union
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Student Holiday, Add/Drop Date
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Problematic Postering: Why You Need to Care About Policies, Practices, and People
I understand that not everyone will agree with the message or method of the postering campaign, and I accept this fact and respect it. Despite the controversy behind the postering campaign, I remain supportive of its intentions.
The Boston Marathon Bombings, ten years later
Through this tragedy, the city revealed its true character that has manifested itself time and time again: a place of adaptability, resilience, and heart.
Vote ‘yes’ on recall, and other thoughts about student advocacy
The amount of active harm Spicer has done in the process of trying to accomplish his goals on the freedom of expression massively outweighs any benefit which could have been gained by students.
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Problematic Postering: Why You Need to Care About Policies, Practices, and People
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The Boston Marathon Bombings, ten years later
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Vote ‘yes’ on recall, and other thoughts about student advocacy
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MIT Reflections: Does MIT fulfill the values it claims?
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Student leaders call for real recourse NOW!
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Posters protesting problematic protection of free expression miss the point
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MIT, it’s time to support your police officers
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King of the Castle presents an immersive party game themed around medieval political intrigue
In all regards, King of the Castle is a near-perfect game. Its specific blend of Reigns and Dungeons & Dragons works surprisingly well, and makes for a really immersive roleplaying experience; I struggle to give it anything other than a perfect score.
An interview with Dorothy McKim on ‘Immersive Disney Animation,’ a nostalgic journey down memory lane
Immersive Disney Animation has something to offer to everyone by keeping the audience engaged through interactive experiences and nostalgic memories.
A definitive ranking of the Taylor Jenkins Reid universe
If you’re a reader, you’ve probably heard of the author Taylor Jenkins Reid: her novels have taken the literary world by storm, gripping TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube.
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King of the Castle presents an immersive party game themed around medieval political intrigue
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An interview with Dorothy McKim on ‘Immersive Disney Animation,’ a nostalgic journey down memory lane
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A definitive ranking of the Taylor Jenkins Reid universe
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The Last Worker: An absurdist anti-capitalist narrative that takes itself a tad too seriously
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An interview with Matt Ruskin on ‘Boston Strangler,’ an edge-of-the-seat thriller of recent times
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Scars Above offers an intense sci-fi Soulslike experience with more fieldwork than fighting
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Stunning Sweets
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Sports Blitz
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Ryan Wilson Shatters NCAA Division III Records in the Indoor 1-Mile and 800 Meter Distances
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MIT Wrestling finishes a historic season with one national champion and two additional All-American wrestlers
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Women’s Wrestling team started at MIT
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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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Data-driven policy for a better world
Blueprint Labs works on two major research areas within data and economics: market design and research design.
Nuclear thermal propulsion: a key technology for space exploration
Research and development of nuclear thermal propulsion was stagnant between the end of the Space Race and the 2010s.
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Data-driven policy for a better world
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Nuclear thermal propulsion: a key technology for space exploration
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Discovering nature’s properties through nonlinear solid mechanics
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What’s it like to design a meal that floats?
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For the love of broccoli
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Biosensing with fluorescent emulsions
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How the leopard gets its spots
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