Software developer is a voice for Muslim women | MIT News
An entrepreneur who co-founded Wise Systems, Layla Shaikley SM ’13 may be better known for her viral video created to combat media stereotypes of Muslim women.
April 19, 2017 • ~3 min
3Q: Leora Cooper on the legacy of her grandmother, Mildred Dresselhaus | MIT News
After Dresselhaus’ recent passing, GE invited PhD candidate Leora Cooper to walk the red carpet at the 2017 Academy Awards in her grandmother's stead.
Feb. 27, 2017 • ~11 min
Future physician-advocate | MIT News
Senior Hermoon Worku is pursuing a career dedicated to surgery, advocacy, and teaching.
Feb. 20, 2017 • ~7 min
The world as we think the world should be | MIT News
Assistant Professor Charlotte Brathwaite believes theater brings people together in a positive way.
Feb. 17, 2017 • ~6 min
Featured video: "I grew up in Damascus" | MIT News
Driven to help others, an international MIT student is making a positive mark on the world.
Feb. 8, 2017 • ~1 min
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences launches post-baccalaureate program | MIT News
Research Scholars Program in Brain and Cognitive Sciences brings talented students to the department.
Jan. 31, 2017 • ~4 min
StartMIT’s Innovation Night | MIT News
Innovators from a range of fields discuss their pioneering work and their founders’ journey.
Jan. 26, 2017 • ~9 min
Joy Buolamwini wins national contest for her work fighting bias in machine learning | MIT News
Media Lab graduate student selected from over 7,300 entrants, awarded $50,000 scholarship in contest inspired by the film "Hidden Figures."
Jan. 17, 2017 • ~5 min
"Hidden Figures" screening, discussion addresses the history of black women at NASA | MIT News
Author and executive producer Margot Lee Shetterly explores inspiration for the film; MIT guest speakers provide additional historical context.
Dec. 22, 2016 • ~5 min
Edward Schiappa receives the Charles H. Woolbert Research Award | MIT News
Test-of-time award recognizes work that has stimulated new conceptualizations of communication phenomena.
Dec. 19, 2016 • ~5 min
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