Behind the scenes of the Apollo mission at MIT
From making the lunar landings possible to interpreting the meaning of the moon rocks, the Institute was a vital part of history.
July 18, 2019 • ~15 min
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Advocating for federal research funding on Capitol Hill
Students and postdocs from MIT's Science Policy Initiative meet with lawmakers on Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Day 2019.
April 24, 2019 • ~6 min
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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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Math Prize for Girls competition helps to close the gender gap in mathematics | MIT News
MIT hosts the 10th annual contest encouraging STEM careers for female middle and high school students.
Sept. 27, 2018 • ~10 min
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Paying it forward: Fellowship boosts women in physics | MIT News
Four students are first beneficiaries of grant program established by Assistant Professor Lindley Winslow with support from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Aug. 2, 2018 • ~6 min
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Institute Archives spotlights pioneering women at MIT | MIT News
Initiative is building collections highlighting the contributions of female faculty.
July 6, 2018 • ~2 min
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Fighting implicit bias in STEM with increased cognitive control | MIT News
In a visit with the Department of Biology, Lydia Villa-Komaroff PhD '75 explains how “thinking fast makes changing slow.”
June 25, 2018 • ~7 min
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Networks in aerospace | MIT News
Graduate student Alexa Aguilar helps tiny satellites communicate and builds connections in her academic community.
June 22, 2018 • ~8 min
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Scene at MIT: PhD baby and her amazing mama | MIT News
A new daughter helped Alejandra Falla PhD ’18 gain perspective on life — and her tiny MIT regalia stole the show at Commencement.
June 12, 2018 • ~5 min
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How many people can China feed? | MIT News
Graduate student Tiziana Smith studies links between water availability and crop yields in the world’s most populous country.
May 30, 2018 • ~7 min
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