In Memoriam: Mathieu Le Provost
Mathieu Le Provost, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, passed away unexpectedly on July 30 in France. Joining MIT in 2023, Le Provost was a member of the Uncertainty Quantification Group under Professor Youssef Marzouk. Previously, Le Provost received his PhD in mechanical engineering from UCLA in 2022 and was advised by Professor Jeff Eldredge. According to the Uncertainty Quantification Group website, Le Provost’s research interests focus on “exploiting structures of forward and inverse problems to develop robust and scalable methods.”
30 first-year students receive FYRE offers, an all-time low
30 first-year students had successful moves, which is the lowest number ever since 2017.
Institute launches the Center for Nuclear Security Policy following a $45 million donation
MIT’s Security Studies Program will begin a Center for Nuclear Security Policy following a $45 million gift from The Stanton Foundation. The Security Studies Program, founded in 1976 as the Defense and Arms Control Study Program, is a joint program between the MIT Center for International Studies and MIT Political Science.
Silver for Eldracher ’22 ‘25 at the Paralympic Games in Paris
Emelie Eldracher SB ’22 ’25 captured a silver medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in the Mixed PR3 Coxed Four rowing for Team USA. Eldracher was the coxswain in a boat composed of athletes from Williams, Tufts, the University of Virginia, and Temple.
Sunny Start to the School Session
The sun shines down on Killian Court, welcoming MIT students back for another year of learning! Whether it's one of your first days at MIT, your last first week of class ever, or just another work week, the cooler temperatures (75 °F / 23 °C high) and bright sunshine will make for some excellent pictures. The winds are in the 10s mph, so hold onto your hats! This weekend, as the temperatures cool further, the chance of precipitation increases, so take advantage of the nice weather before the storm of the semester picks up.
My brother, Mohammed, was killed in an Israeli airstrike
It is time for MIT’s faculty to enter the fight and say no to abetting crimes against humanity and apartheid in the Holy Land.
Goodbye, MIT
I was very committed to serving everyone at MIT. I wish everyone health and happiness with much future success. I’ve always said, “I’m only as good as the people who work for me.”
Rebuttal of Anti-Israel Claims
Using that word [genocide] against Israel leaves us with no words to describe true genocide. Those guilty of true genocide are glad to see that happen.
MIT should strategically pause undergraduate education to focus on AI
The faculty of MIT is hampered by its undergraduate responsibilities. Teaching courses and mentoring undergraduates, while noble, is a long-term investment. The opportunities and challenges presented by AI are here and now and humanity will not get a second chance if it fails the first time.
Words of love, words of life: MTG’s “Spelling Bee” spins a spellbinding tale of the evolution of self
The musical’s director writes it best: “As you watch tonight, I hope you find yourself not just entertained, but also touched by the sincerity and humor of these characters. They may be spelling words, but they’re also spelling out the universal experience of growing up, finding oneself, and navigating the challenges life throws at us.”
Vibrant flavors abound at Life Alive
Editor-in-chief’s note: This is a sponsored review by Life Alive Organic Cafe.
things i’ve learned as an mit student
Now that my first year is officially over and i am a real person now (conservation of frosh or whatever), i feel like i am finally qualified to give children (aka frosh) advice and tell old people (aka non-’27s) about my experiences.
Revisiting il dolce far niente at Tanglewood
Besides the rich music I got to hear, what made Tanglewood special was that the concert going experience made me embrace il dolce far niente — the art of doing nothing.
