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Events that occur before a larger number of events feel more distant. Events that occur before a smaller number of events feel more recent.

Jakob Senneby (left) and Simon Goldin (right), deliver a performative lecture on opening night of Flare-Up.

Laura Grill Jaye directs the MIT Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

The origami magic ball uses pleats to create a dynamic structure.

Lego Pedometer Cheating Machines (2019)

A selection of works by Michael Nguyen.

Swallowimage (verso man in cave with skull, 19th century) (2025)

Distortion of the perception of time and memories.

Map of the Red and Orange Line in the Boston subway system.

Figure 1. How we measure time. Memories that are blurry feel "distant" and memories that are "clearer" feel more "recent."

AMD CEO Lisa Su '90, SM '91, PhD '94 will deliver the 2026 MIT commencement address.

The development of AI tools has moderately impacted choices of major, career, extracurricular activities, and classes.

The development of AI tools has moderately impacted choices of major, career, extracurricular activities, and classes.

More usage correlates with more positive thoughts about AI's impact on scientific discovery, healthcare access, and more.

While most respondents feel that AI will be important in their career field, fewer feel that MIT is preparing students to use AI tools.

90% of undergraduates are somewhat or very concerned about over-reliance.