From summer research program to PhD dissertation
Graduate student Raspberry Simpson’s scientific journey approaches fruition.
Feb. 15, 2019 • ~6 min
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Design innovations for improved life in cities | MIT News
Venture accelerator DesignX unleashes entrepreneurs’ ideas to transform the built environment.
June 13, 2017 • ~4 min
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DesignX selects first cohort | MIT News
Eight student teams join MIT’s newest entrepreneurship accelerator.
Dec. 14, 2016 • ~6 min
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Professors Ghoniem and Kellogg honored as Committed to Caring | MIT News
These generous professors put students first, support in both large and small ways.
Dec. 12, 2016 • ~5 min
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Entrepreneurship by design | MIT News
New DesignX accelerator speeds innovation at the School of Architecture and Planning.
Oct. 17, 2016 • ~6 min
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Summer in the Sandbox | MIT News
Students in a new innovation program are using the summer, their new connections, and their funding to move their ideas forward.
Aug. 17, 2016 • ~8 min
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Helping innovators to "keep going" | MIT News
How does the Sandbox Funding Board define success? Everyone learning.
June 8, 2016 • ~8 min
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Helping others in daily doses | MIT News
Senior Donald Little uses computer science to improve people’s everyday lives.
May 19, 2016 • ~7 min
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An ace on the court and in the lab | MIT News
EECS senior Ava Soleimany talks about leadership, her research in synthetic biology, and her tenure as captain of the women’s tennis team.
April 12, 2016 • ~7 min
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Evidence-based teaching is alive and well at MIT | MIT News
MacVicar Day symposium features a sampling of innovative pedagogical practices and lessons learned.
April 1, 2016 • ~13 min
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