TikTok teens and the Trump campaign: How social media amplifies political activism and threatens election integrity
If teenagers organizing on social media can hamper a presidential campaign rally, how challenging is it to manipulate elections?
June 30, 2020 • ~7 min
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Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed worldwide
Inspired by amber and hard candy, researchers figured out a new, needle-free, shelf-stable way to preserve vaccines, making them easier to ship and administer around the world.
March 4, 2020 • ~5 min
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MIT Campaign for a Better World arrives in Seattle | MIT News
In the Emerald City, alumni, faculty, and friends celebrate MIT’s culture of creativity and innovation for the greater good.
April 26, 2018 • ~4 min
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Houston gives a Texas-sized welcome to the MIT Better World Tour | MIT News
At the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, alumni and friends celebrate the creativity and strength of MIT and the city of Houston.
Feb. 19, 2018 • ~4 min
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MIT Campaign for a Better World ends FY17 with $3.6 billion | MIT News
The Institute finished the fiscal year with $589 million in new gifts and pledges, MIT’s largest annual fundraising total to date.
Oct. 26, 2017 • ~5 min
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The Better World Tour comes home to Boston | MIT News
Alumni and friends gather at the Boch Center Wang Theatre to celebrate the vibrant MIT community and the Institute's ambitious dreams for a better world.
Oct. 20, 2017 • ~5 min
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Shaping public policy in the nation's capital | MIT News
Alumni continue an enduring tradition of MIT service.
April 12, 2017 • ~11 min
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Mexico City “Better World” event showcases the MIT community in Latin America | MIT News
Guest speakers offer stories of MIT’s connectivity and innovation.
April 12, 2017 • ~5 min
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In Tel Aviv, a Better World gathering highlights the MIT student experience | MIT News
Independent Activities Period program participants in Israel describe the value of hands-on learning.
April 3, 2017 • ~5 min
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Engaged neighbors | MIT News
Scholars at MIT and in Mexico collaborate on projects spanning design, technology, and art.
March 21, 2017 • ~7 min
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