MIT’s 7th annual quantum hackathon, iQuHACK, nurtures a new generation of quantum enthusiasts
With only three days to compete, the teams spent every free second huddled in an entanglement of laptops and research papers, searching for the best solution to their chosen challenges.
Turning the calendar back to 2016
Nostalgia is a rite of passage when growing up. But when an entire generation starts developing it, you might start wondering: are there deeper factors in play? And why 2016, specifically?
The quest to make vaccines affordable
Koch Institute principal investigator Dr. Ana Jaklenec on translating experiments in academia into commercialized real-world products.
Have we forgotten the joy of creation?
The joy of holding your creation in your hands – have we forgotten that in our relentless pursuit of the ‘right’ answer?
The art of the side quest, and why time is ticking by faster
It’s not a good idea to go out alone hiking at night. There might be bears. But maybe the only bear that night was me. (And trust me, this has everything to do with time flying by!)
East Campus holds annual Pumpkin Drop at Tang Hall to celebrate fall
A total of 153 pumpkins were dropped from a height of 248 feet from Tang Hall, one of the tallest buildings in Cambridge.
MIT hosts 11th Undergraduate Research Technology Conference
From Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, the Stata Center was abuzz with bright minds and fresh faces as MIT geared up for its 11th annual Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (URTC).
FredFest 2025 showcases East Campus’s eclectic community
Since its establishment by MIT students at the Walker Memorial Basement Radio station in 2008, FredFest has showcased East Campus’ eclectic community and Boston’s vibrant music scene.
Why didn’t anyone tell me the doors would still close?
Why didn’t anyone tell me, even after I’ve managed to do the impossible and enter the big doors of MIT, that the doors inside would still slam in my face?