The next generation’s guide to the new space economy
On the first day of class 16.445J/STS.468J (Entrepreneurship in Aerospace and Mobility Systems), David Mindell, MIT professor of aeronautics and astronautics (AeroAstro) and the Frances and David Dibner Professor of the History of Engineering and Manufacturing, asked his students to take a look at an image of a textbook. The cover featured a bright and […]
Documenting the tech worker movement
Despite the “dot-com crash” in 2000, the tech industry remained an attractive career destination for many who believed technology represented the future. The digital age — defined by global connectivity and computers — had firmly taken hold, and over time, the tech industry emerged as a dominant force in the labor market. High-paying jobs for […]
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges
As far back as she can remember, Cathy Wu ’12, MNG ’13 wanted to find ways to solve problems to improve people’s lives. Her parents were Taiwanese immigrants, and her father had a long commute to his job, which took him away from the family. On a tight budget, the rest of the family often […]
PhD 101: Figuring out Finances to Thrive in Grad School
Join the Office of Graduate Education Grad Thriving for a financial workshop for PhD students in the MIT Welcome Center on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM (Eastern Time). Learn how to balance your wallet while navigating your time in grad school at the latest installment of PhD 101. Enjoy dinner at 4:30, followed by a workshop […]
Student-friendly”Leaf peeping”
Looking to get outside during the October three-day weekend? Haven’t had your fill of fall foliage? Here are some suggestions for touching grass — or leaves, as the case may be. MIT Outing Club trip on 10/12/26 If you want to hike with others, you can join the MIT Outing Club on a trip to […]
Registration types
Registration at the Institute falls into two broad categories: students who are seeking degrees, and those who are not.
Registration
Registration is the process of establishing official student status at the Institute after acceptance to a graduate program. Any person who uses the Institute’s facilities and educational resources and/or is actively working toward satisfying the requirements for a degree must register. Individuals on campus who are not registered during a term are not considered students […]
OGE Grad Thriving Lunch @ Food Trucks
Featuring Bibim Box and Zenniken’s Waffles! Enjoy lunch with your fellow graduate students. Registration is required. There will be timed entry between 11:30 am-1:30 pm.
GradThriving Free Chair Massages
Relax and unwind with free 15 minute chair massages brought to you by OGE GradThriving! 12 pm-4 pm Only one chair massage per student. Registration is required.
Graduate Fellowships Overview – October 2026
Why are fellowships great? What is the application process? What are the types of resources available?
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37
MIT Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in ancient metallurgy, passed away on Sept. 2 due to injuries sustained during a bicycle accident in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The incident, currently under investigation, occurred at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Massachusetts Avenue. Rose was 37. Rose, who was MIT’s POSCO Professor of Materials Science and a […]
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026
The annual “Demo Day” event at MIT, which marks the end of the delta v startup accelerator, fell on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks this year, giving MIT entrepreneurs a chance to honor the memory of those lost that day while presenting their startup progress in the program. Each year, the event […]
Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research
Patricia and James Poitras ’63, longtime MIT supporters, have launched a fellowship program for graduate students and postdocs studying major mental illness, expanding their MIT philanthropy to directly support early-career scientists. The commitment establishes 50 two-year fellowships through the Poitras Center for Psychiatric Disorders Research at MIT’s McGovern Institute for Brain Research. Five fellowships will be awarded every […]
MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2026
Each year, faculty and researchers across the MIT School of Engineering are recognized with prestigious awards for their contributions to research, technology, society, and education. To celebrate these achievements, the school periodically highlights select honors received by members of its departments, institutes, labs, and centers. The following individuals were recognized in spring 2026: Faez Ahmed, […]
Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
In 2026, five faculty were granted tenure in the MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Volha Charnysh is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science. She studies the role of identity in state-building and economic development and the effects of violence. Her first book, “Uprooted: How post-WWII Population Transfers Remade Europe” […]
Finding purpose through research
Most mornings this summer, Marina Milea arrived at the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research building ready to juggle several experiments at once. While one set of samples incubated, she stained mouse tissue sections for immunohistochemical analysis, prepared to run a Western Blot gel, and checked in on an organoid culture. All this work, and […]
Faces of MIT: Jay Wilcoxson
Jay Wilcoxson, counsel in the MIT Office of General Counsel (OGC), does not shy away from a crisis. In fact, he enjoys navigating uncertainty to steer a conflict toward an outcome that is beneficial to the Institute. Drawing on his background in private law practice and his love for problem-solving, Wilcoxson ensures his work supports MIT’s mission and […]
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate
Walter Torous, senior lecturer in the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP) and the MIT Sloan School of Management, and director of the Master of Science in Real Estate Development Program (MSRED), was recently named executive director of the MIT Center for Real Estate (CRE) — effective July 1, 2026. In announcing Torous’ appointment, School of […]
National Student Parent Month: Gefen Baranes
National Student Parent Month: Gefen Baranes Celebrating MIT’s graduate student parents Happy National Student Parent Month! This month, the Office of Graduate Education is featuring one graduate student parent per week, highlighting their academic work and parenting journey at MIT. Stay tuned for more student parent features! Family: son Adam (8 months).Degree program: PhD in […]
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow
David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91, a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, will serve as the next MIT Innovation Fellow during the 2026-27 academic year. Working with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, Siegel will explore how artificial intelligence can accelerate scientific discovery at the Institute and beyond. “From the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing […]
National Student Parent Month: Magreth Kakoko
National Student Parent Month: Magreth Kakoko Celebrating MIT’s graduate student parents Happy National Student Parent Month! This month, the Office of Graduate Education is featuring one graduate student parent per week, highlighting their academic work and parenting journey at MIT. Stay tuned for more student parent features! Family: son Villu (9 months) and husband Siegfried.Degree […]
Featured video: Behind the lens at Lincoln Laboratory
“The minute you think, ‘I’ve done everything I can possibly do for Lincoln Lab,’ next thing you know, you’re belly crawling through a mock rubble pile,” says Niki Fandel. Through hundreds of photo shoots each year, the MIT Lincoln Laboratory photographer captures technical innovations — from functional fibers to advanced radar systems — and the […]
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce
Following World War II, the MIT faculty convened a committee to assess the Institute’s principles of education and their relevance “in a new era emerging from social upheaval and the disasters of war.” One of the outcomes of this pivotal report was the establishment of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS). MIT News […]
To survive the winter, embrace the winter
I am from a hot and humid part of India. When I got into MIT, I was elated, but then the reality of the decision hit me. Could I survive the Boston winters? My first winter was brutal. I had prepared for the cold by investing in a good coat and warm boots, but nothing […]
DEDP Master’s Program Admissions Webinar
9 AM | Join us for a webinar to learn more about MIT’s master’s program in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP). Professor Sara Ellison, the DEDP program team, and a DEDP alum will discuss the application process, admissions, coursework, and capstone project. Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you a recording afterward!
The MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing Information Webinar
Learn about the MIT Program in Science Writing. Registration is required.
Community and Culture: Women’s Visit Day (10 am Class)
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST | Join MIT Sloan students, staff, and faculty on campus to learn how our mission-driven school inspires cutting-edge thinking and prepares the next generation of principled leaders. Participants will sit in on a mock class, attend an admissions information session, and have lunch with current students.
Community and Culture: Class Visit Day (10:30 am Class)
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST | Join MIT Sloan students, staff, and faculty on campus to learn how our mission-driven school inspires cutting-edge thinking and prepares the next generation of principled leaders. Participants will sit in on a mock class, attend an admissions information session, and have lunch with current students.
MIT-WHOI Joint Program Information Session
4:00 PM EDT
MIT-WHOI Joint Program Information Session
11:00 AM EDT
DUSP MCP Info Session
10 AM | Admissions info session for the degree of Master in City Planning in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT.
DUSP MCP Open House
12 PM | Admissions info session for the degree of Master in City Planning in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT.
DUSP MCP Info Session
10 AM | Admissions info session for the degree of Master in City Planning in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT.
