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Venturing Into My Comfort Zone

Venturing Into My Comfort Zone

When research and travel go hand in hand

March 25, 2019 | Josh M.

Travelling is one of my favorite things to do, so I’m always excited when I get to travel for work. Since I’m a Ph.D. student in atmospheric chemistry in the environmental engineering department, you might think that my work naturally lends itself to performing research in the field. However, I do most of my work […]

Stress Mechanics for Graduate Students

Stress Mechanics for Graduate Students

A highly rigorous investigation into the avoidance of cracking under strain

March 18, 2019 | Charlotte L.

MIT is a crazy place, there’s no doubt about that. But just because you’re in a crazy place doesn’t mean that you’re crazy. During grad school, everyone has days (or weeks, or months…) where things might not be going so well. Maybe your classes are really intense, or the data you’re collecting doesn’t make any […]

Getting FIT at MIT

Getting FIT at MIT

How MIT makes it easy to accomplish your New Year’s fitness resolutions

March 18, 2019 | Abigail C.

“I’m going to get in shape this year!” “This time I’m serious about going to the gym.” “New year, new me.”   We’ve all said it. The start of a new calendar year — or a new academic year — brings with it sweeping declarations of change and audacious intentions for self-improvement. The first few […]

Unscrambling a Scrambled Egg

Unscrambling a Scrambled Egg

An algorithmic approach to sustain a healthy long-distance relationship

March 11, 2019 | Yong-Chul Y.

“We are pleased to offer you a spot for the HST MEMP program for Fall 2018….” I freeze while my brain works very hard to process multiple emotions and thoughts. I send a message: “the HST program offered me a spot.” Shortly after, my computer blinks with a response. “Can we talk?” I minimize one […]

Nature and Nurture

Nature and Nurture

Living and learning through the MIT Outing Club

March 4, 2019 | Alyssa R.

My undergraduate research advisor gave me one piece of advice before I came to MIT: join the MIT Outing Club (MITOC). She gave no further explanation, but I figured she knew what she was talking about. She had completed her PhD at MIT in the same group I was about to join; she was also […]