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New African and African diaspora studies major takes off at MIT

New African and African diaspora studies major takes off at MIT

The major invites students to explore the riches of culture, innovation, thought leadership, and beauty that originate in the continent of Africa and its many diasporas.

Designing for better lives

Designing for better lives

Flavio Emilio Vila Skrzypek, a graduate student in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, wants to design cities without inequities.

MIT announces financial aid and tuition rates for the 2023–24 academic year

MIT announces financial aid and tuition rates for the 2023–24 academic year

Financial aid support remains strong, offsetting a 3.75 percent rise in tuition, and changes to housing, dining, and other costs.

3 Questions: John Dozier on Dialogues Across Difference

3 Questions: John Dozier on Dialogues Across Difference

A new campus series intends to inspire conversation about building community across the Institute.

Pilot, engineer, neuroscientist, bridge-builder

Pilot, engineer, neuroscientist, bridge-builder

How Elissa Gibson ’22 connected the dots to form her own unique constellation of MIT experiences

Matthew Kearney: Bringing AI and philosophy into dialogue

Matthew Kearney: Bringing AI and philosophy into dialogue

The computer science and philosophy double-major aims to advance the field of AI ethics.

2023 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named

2023 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named

Professors Gabrieli, Gubar, Martin, and Sass are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.

MIT Cheney Room reopens with fresh and enhanced programming

MIT Cheney Room reopens with fresh and enhanced programming

Historically women-oriented space welcomes more community members, focusing on women and gender.

Learning to compute through art

Learning to compute through art

“Introduction to Physical Computing for Artists” at the MIT Student Art Association teaches students to use circuits, wiring, motors, sensors, and displays by developing their own kinetic artworks.

Robot armies duke it out in Battlecode’s epic on-screen battles

Robot armies duke it out in Battlecode’s epic on-screen battles

The long-running programming competition encourages skills and friendships that last a lifetime.