Beyond the Cradle: Envisioning a New Space Age
Among the keynote speakers was Nobel Laureate Rainer Weiss.
Tuition and fees to increase to $51,832 for the upcoming academic year
Tuition for the 2018-19 academic year will increase by 3.9 percent, while financial aid will increase by 9.6 percent.
Winter storms in March!
Last night was a particularly exciting storm for New England. A nor’easter blew up from the coast, leaving many coastal cities buried beneath several inches of snow.
Francisco Rodriguez-Guardado: One immigrant’s story
Francisco Rodriguez-Guardado, MIT custodian facing possible deportation, speaks about the life he left in El Salvador and the life he built here in the U.S.
Office of Minority Education launches new program for men of color
The creation of The Standard was inspired by growing awareness of disturbing national trends concerning the implications for men of color as a result of community policing and the Black Lives Matter movement.
The new dining plans, explained
If you have thoughts about the new dining plan options, please send them to news@tech.mit.edu.
Random Hall loses power due to Friday storm
Some felt the power outage strengthened the sense of community in Random.
PLEASURE hosts third annual education week
“It finally feels like we’re getting these conversations into the mainstream," PLEASURE educator Max Yu said.
Interfraternity Council wins award for risk reduction
There are “very few” parallel programs at other schools, Ihns said. Most lack direct student oversight and have a weaker IFC presence.
CPW activities submission, add date, undergrad housing application
CPW activities submission deadline is today.
Major storm brewing for New England
We’ve enjoyed good weather over the past few days, but unfortunately it’s still winter — not yet time to bring out the shorts and T-shirts for good.
Miss Universe alumna, MIT prefrosh
Shanaelle Petty was crowned 2017 Miss Universe Croatia last April, and made it into the top 16 at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant. She will enter MIT this fall as part of the class of 2022.
BSU kicks off 50th anniversary celebration
In its 50th anniversary year, the BSU wants to “celebrate the black students at MIT and their importance [both inside and outside] the Institute.”
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt begins year as MIT innovation fellow
In a phone interview with The Tech, Schmidt explained that his role as an advisor was not a well-defined plan but instead a somewhat malleable position that he aims to develop in a direction he sees most fit.
Disciplinary action for peaceful protest will not hurt MIT applicants
MIT joins at least 165 other U.S. colleges in not punishing students who participate in protests related to gun reform laws following the Feb. 14 mass shooting at a school in Parkland, Florida.
Recording of Obama’s Sloan conference speech leaked by Reason magazine
Obama focused a good portion of his hour-long talk on his love of sports, including his career as a high school basketball player.
ZBT floods due to sprinkler pipe burst
Water destroyed most of the triple and spread to other areas of the house, including the kitchen, dining area, common space, basement, and hallway.
MIT to transition to semi-monthly pay schedule in April
The new pay dates will be on the 15th and last day of each month.
Minor completion date, Olympics closing ceremony, add date
The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games Closing Ceremony will be held 6 a.m. EST Sun. Feb. 25.