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The beauty of Boston’s bánh mìs

The beauty of Boston’s bánh mìs

The magic behind these fantastic sandwiches–and where to find them

October 21, 2024 | Jonathan Z.

There’s no sandwich more beautiful than the humble bánh mì. Part of its beauty lies in the sandwich’s symphony of flavors and textures: savory, sour, sweet, spicy, umami, crunchy, soft, and tender, all at the same time. But another part comes from what the sandwich represents. Between the baguette buns hides a rich history and […]

Cooking made easy

Cooking made easy

I learned how to cook as a grad student, and you can, too!

October 9, 2024 | Tzu-An S.

My jaw dropped when I heard: “Can I join you for dinner every night until my quals next Friday? I don’t want to think about anything other than my research presentation, and I know anything you cook will be good.” My friend and I both think going straight from the lab to the dorm after […]

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Iftar and Dates

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Iftar and Dates

Finding my community on campus through spiritual practice and vibrant tradition

March 13, 2024 | Layal B.

My stomach grumbled loudly. I had 1 hour and 33 minutes left until I could eat, and yes I was counting down the seconds. Though this was day 5 out of 30, I hadn’t adjusted yet to my new eating schedule, so getting through classes without breakfast or lunch was mildly difficult. The afternoon had […]

Hungry for knowledge (and bananas)

Hungry for knowledge (and bananas)

Discovering what makes MIT so unique

December 6, 2023 | Jennifer S.

I have officially been a student at MIT for a month, and in that time, I have juggled the role of an environmental researcher, new Boston tourist, and campus explorer, all while adjusting to the life of a first-year graduate student. Journey with me as I discover the hidden “quirks” of MIT that help foster […]

Learning from the magic bean

Learning from the magic bean

How becoming a coffee snob taught me about scientific experiments

January 13, 2023 | Rachel S. (MechE)

It all started when COVID hit. I had all this newfound time while attending classes on Zoom and found an outlet – specialty coffee. Before I knew it, I had become a full-blown coffee aficionado who knew all about the full coffee production process and cared about flavors in coffee. I found that the best […]