Institute launches MIT Intelligence Quest
MIT IQ will likely cost hundreds of millions of dollars, and funding is expected come from both philanthropy and industrial support.
MIT Climate Action Team hosts ‘The Future of Climate Policy’ panel
Panelists discussed the benefits and disadvantages of carbon pricing legislation, which places a fee on carbon dioxide emissions to incentivize the innovation and adoption of environmentally friendly technology and business practices.
An inside look at the spring dorm transfer process
The low number of people who request dorm transfers “speaks highly of the process in the previous spring and fall, especially for incoming students,” the DSL director of communications said.
Oscillating weather continues
Temperatures warmed up after the cold end of last week, and are expected to rise again after today’s cold spell.
PE classes, spring registration, IAP add/drop
Registration for third quarter P.E. classes opens Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 8 a.m.
Government shutdown affects Course 1 IAP research class in Hawaii national park
Due to ongoing eruption at certain parts of Kilauea Volcano and the lapse in government funding, portions of Volcanoes National Park were closed for visitor safety. MIT students who were there had to relocate.
Toscanini’s at Central Square closed until July for renovations
Until they reopen, customers can visit their new location on 159 First Street: its opening was announced via Twitter Jan 25.
MIT precincts see significant voter increase in 2017 local elections
The Cambridge precincts with the largest increases in voter turnout were the two that encompass most of MIT’s residence halls, according to MITVote2017 chair Davi da Silva.
Econ. professors present at ‘State of the Union’ symposium
The Economics Department's symposium included three panel discussions that largely focused on major policy issues in the Trump era.
MIT announces consensual relationships policy
The new policy broadly bans any consensual sexual or romantic relationship between MIT faculty, staff, graduate student, or undergraduate student when one party holds authority over the other.
Prof. Eric Lander named as likely shortlist candidate for Harvard president
“I was surprised to learn that speculation by someone who said they had no knowledge of the process was even being reported," Lander wrote.
Mayor corrects ‘misinformation’ on Trader Joe’s, says property owners intend to keep store open
Cambridge mayor Marc McGovern corrects previous misinformation on possible Trader Joe's redevelopment. The property owners have in fact decided to keep the grocery store on Memorial Drive open.
Committee reviews progress on climate action at MIT
Two years after its initial publication, a committee reviews the successes and challenges in implementing MIT's Climate Action Plan.
Pre-registration, CI-H/HW subjects, CPW event submission
Students must pre-register for spring subjects by 5 p.m. today or face an $85 late fee.
Setec Astronomy wins 2018 Mystery Hunt
Teams varying in size from five to up to 200 members raced to solve all the puzzles that ultimately led to a special object hidden somewhere on campus.
Memorial Drive Trader Joe’s may close, mayor says
Kimco Realty, which owns the mall Trader Joe's is located in, writes on their website that the Memorial Plaza property “offers an incredible opportunity to potentially redevelop within a very limited market of primary Greater Boston.”
Endowment excise tax to cost MIT $10 million a year, Reif says
MIT relies on investment income, which accounted for 31 percent of MIT’s total campus revenues during the last fiscal year, to support its programs.
MIT janitor Francisco Rodriguez released from ICE detainment after five months
“We are presenting some new facts as part of the motion to reopen the case,” John Bennett, a member of Rodriguez's legal team, said.
MIT chef talks food, family, and feeding students
Brian Dagnall, Director of Culinary Operations for MIT Dining: "I love food, so everyday I wake up, I roll out of bed, and I’m doing what I love."
Cold winter continues in the Northeast
The Northeast has been experiencing a roller-coaster of weather this winter.