Dialogues Across Difference: Dalia Mogahed hosts panel on anti-Islamophobia
Dialogues Across Differences: Dalia Mogahed hosts panel on anti-Islamophobia
New Course 6 Major proposed in Electrical Engineering with Computing, 6-1 to be eliminated
On March. 14, Katrina LaCurts, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Undergraduate Officer and Professor Joel Voldman SM ’1997 PhD ’2001, faculty head of Electrical Engineering (EE), announced sweeping changes to the EECS department at MIT in the email to the EECS community. The most salient of these changes include the retirement of the existing 6-1 degree and the merger of 6-1 (Electrical Science and Engineering)and 6-2 (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) into a singular renamed and renumbered major titled 6-5, Electrical Engineering with Computing.
MIT offers admission to 1,275 applicants for class of 2028
MIT Offers Admission to 1,275 applicants for Class of 2028
Protestors march from Cambridge City Hall to MIT calling for end to Israeli intervention in Gaza
The nationwide event, titled “Hands Off Rafah,” came after the Israeli government announced that its forces would move into Rafah, a city in the Gaza Strip.
An introduction from Karl W. Reid ’84, SM ’85: MIT’s new Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
In an Institute Community & Equity Office newsletter, Karl W. Reid ’84, SM ’85, MIT’s first Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, introduced himself to the MIT community with a note titled, “Coming Full Circle.” Reid highlighted his long ties to the Institute, from his past leadership positions to his upbringing.
President Kornbluth Announces $75 Million Funded Climate Project
President Sally Kornbluth announced the Climate Project at MIT, a $75 million effort to power initiatives in decarbonization, climate renewal, and community and policy advancement.
Ukraine@MIT holds memorial for Ukrainian students
On Feb. 26, Ukraine@MIT held a memorial at Lobby 13 for Ukraine students who lost their lives during the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began over two years ago.
Graduate Junction Licensing Center opens at MIT
Graduate Junction Licensing Center opens at MIT
In Memoriam: Edward B. Roberts ’58 SM ‘58 SM ‘60 PhD ‘62
Professor Edward Roberts ’58, SM ’58, SM ’60, PhD ’62, of the Sloan School of Management, passed away on Feb. 27.
McCormick Hall due for renovation in summer 2025
McCormick Hall due for renovation in summer 2025
March showers… bring April flowers?
Don’t be tricked by recent warm weather — despite temperatures nearly reaching the sixties earlier this week, make sure to keep dressing warm and dry as the next few days cool down again. Expect a variety of precipitation this weekend all the way from intermittent snow flurries tonight to warm(ish) showers on Sunday. High winds accompany the onslaught of midterms coming up this and next week, so try your best to keep both feet on the ground and not blown away in the current. Hopefully, after enduring a variety of ups and downs in our weather recently, we’ll be able to enjoy an early spring to save us from more gloomy weather. Fingers crossed!
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Feb. 26. Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of University of California Berkeley School of Law, will hold a panel is titled: “Campus Freedom of Expression: Antisemitism and Current Controversies.” This is the second panel in the series Dialogues Across Differences.
MIT suspends the Coalition Against Apartheid
Kornbluth’s administration suspends the CAA for violating Institute policy.
Dialogues Across Difference: Pamela Nadell hosts panel on understanding antisemitism
Nadell’s panel on Antisemitism consisted of her talk followed by a fireside chat with Vice Provost Richard Lester and a subsequent Q&A session with the audience.
Annual Festival of Learning discusses applications of generative artificial intelligence inside and outside of the classroom
Dozens congregated to hear panelists discuss how they implement GenAI in their classrooms or research.
MIT releases 2024 Quality of Life Survey
In an email dated Feb. 15, President Sally Kornbluth encouraged the MIT community to complete the 2024 MIT Quality of Life Survey.
In Memoriam: Igor Paul
Professor Emeritus Igor Paul ’60, SM’61, PhD’64 passed away Dec. 17, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
In Memoriam: Ken Johnson, Jr.
Ken Johnson Jr., Director of DAPER Communications Promotions and Marketing, passed away on Feb. 12. Johnson was in his eighth season at MIT.