President Kornbluth addresses the Trump administration, generative AI, and future of the Institute
On Feb. 3, The Tech spoke with President Sally Kornbluth about the Institute’s plans in response to the Trump administration’s new policies affecting higher education and research.
School of Science website removes “Diversity and Inclusion” page
Recently, the MIT School of Science removed its “Diversity and Inclusion” page, which now redirects to the MIT School of Science Academic Affairs & Community Engagement (AACE) website.
NIH funding cuts pose challenges to Institute’s health research
On Feb. 7, the NIH released an announcement stating that indirect cost rates for current and new grants would be capped at a rate of 15% in order to reduce expenses.
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Karl W. Reid ’84, SM ‘85 steps down
On Feb. 7, President Kornbluth sent out an email stating that Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Karl W. Reid ’84, SM ’85 decided to step down from his position.
Mishael Quraishi ’25 named 2025 Churchill Scholar
Quraishi: “MIT beat me down and built me back up”
David Darmofal SM ’91, PhD ‘93 appointed as next vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education
In an email to the MIT community on Feb. 3, Chancellor Melissa Nobles announced David Darmofal SM ’91, PhD ’93 Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, as the next vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education.
Festival of Learning 2025 discusses the future of mens et manus education at MIT
Co-sponsored by MIT Open Learning and the Office of the Vice Chancellor, the annual event serves to bring MIT faculty, staff, and students together to discuss ways to improve “teaching and learning at the Institute.”
NOTICE: Lifting Suspension on Opinion Policy
The Tech Editorial Board is lifting the temporary suspension on the Opinion section, and we are accepting submissions, effective immediately.
Seong-Jin Cho Dazzles With Two Hours of Ravel
The genius of Cho’s Ravel performance lies not only in his interpretation of overarching melodic and harmonic stories, but also in his clear knowledge and deliberate application of the mechanics of piano technique.
Radiolab founder and creator Jad Abumrad presents “How to Talk to a Human” at Sanders Theatre
In “How to Talk to a Human,” Abumrad shared his insights on how people can have better conversations in many kinds of settings, from conducting interviews to talking to a family member.
Winter Recap, Spring Preview
As winter sports enter the twilight of their seasons, spring athletes are preparing to kick off their 2025 campaigns. Before we get too caught up in our sports of sticks and bats (that’s lacrosse and baseball/softball, if you didn’t know), let’s recap how our winter sports have fared since the last issue of the paper published on Feb. 6.
GTL Germany and the post-vacation blues
It wasn’t until a few days after the trip that I noticed I was experiencing the post-vacation blues, a feeling of sadness that comes after a vacation ends
MITiny Love Stories Vol. 1
This Valentine’s Day, we asked MIT community members to tell us, in 100 words, about the people — and things — they love.
Build for Ukraine: MIT Innovators Tackle Misinformation, Education, and Infrastructure Challenges
From fighting disinformation to constructing new polymers, participants worked together to solve problems for Ukraine
Let There be LiDAR: Technological Advances Shine Light on Lost Mayan City
Data from this scanning technology allowed archaeologists to uncover a civilization buried in the jungle.
