Apollo code developer Margaret Hamilton receives Presidential Medal of Freedom | MIT News
Former School of Engineering and Lincoln Laboratory computing pioneer among 21 recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Nov. 17, 2016 • ~4 min
My Sister's Keeper builds community for black women students at MIT | MIT News
New organization aims to increase connections, mentoring, and success.
Nov. 10, 2016 • ~7 min
Susan Lindquist, pioneering biologist and former director of Whitehead Institute, dies at 67 | MIT News
Biology professor and mentor to many investigated protein folding and its role in disease.
Oct. 28, 2016 • ~10 min
Seeing solutions through, across continents | MIT News
When a plan to improve stoves in Peru met unexpected challenges, MIT senior Sade Nabahe rose to meet them.
Oct. 26, 2016 • ~8 min
Media Lab conference addresses gender bias, diversity, and inclusion in STEM | MIT News
Megan Smith ’86, SM ’88 and other thought leaders offer advice to students on how women in STEM fields can develop skills for navigating life and work.
Sept. 14, 2016 • ~8 min
Taking on gender gaps in health care and technology | MIT News
Graduate student Alicia Chong Rodriguez uses her engineering skills to empower women.
Aug. 18, 2016 • ~9 min
$1 million gift to support diversity in STEM education | MIT News
Gift from Hopper-Dean Foundation will enhance computer science and engineering programs for high school and middle school students.
Aug. 1, 2016 • ~4 min
Eboney Hearn '01 named director of MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs | MIT News
Chemical engineering alumna with deep knowledge of the Institute will lead hallmark diversity program.
July 22, 2016 • ~3 min
How MIT gave "Ghostbusters" its "geek cred" | MIT News
From proton packs to hidden props, the 2016 blockbuster draws upon MIT personalities and scientific panache.
July 15, 2016 • ~6 min
Girls Who Build Cameras workshop sparks future engineers | MIT News
High school girls learn to construct cameras and program image filters at Lincoln Laboratory event.
July 12, 2016 • ~6 min
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