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scuba do or scuba don’t? under the sea
- by Taylor L. '29
- November 17, 2025
Every Thursday at 6:45pm for about two months, I trudged fifteen minutes across campus to the Alumni Wang Fitness Center ⁠01 the lesser-known younger brother of the Zesiger Fitness Center… Read More
our perpetual battle with the mit weather machine spinning arts needs a shaman
- by Anika H. '26
- November 15, 2025
It’s raining today, so we’re punting Novemburn fireshow to our rain date tomorrow. But it also rained last time during REX, and the last time before that during Hadestown fireside story, and the time before that during CPW fireshow. In fact, the last time we did not have a rain… Read More
Northern Lights in the Not-So-North! aka GO OUTSIDE TONIGHT
- by Allison E. '27
- November 12, 2025
HEAR YE HEAR YE THIS IS YOUR TOWN CRIER SPEAKING! It is my solemn duty to inform you that NORTHERN LIGHTS ARE AGAIN PREDICTED FOR TONIGHT! Get thee outside! My picture of the lights above Simmons! Captured on campus by Heidi Z. '27 Northern lights above New Vassar, captured… Read More
cute date ideas or like. hang out ideas
- by Ellie F. '28
- November 11, 2025
It’s Veteran’s Day, which means it’s been one year since my For Real Official Actual First Date here at MIT. Because I’m sentimental, here’s a list of fun Ellie-tried-and-tested things to do with one or more people that you love, for any definition of love <3… Read More
Reflections from the STARS@MIT Fly-In a 15-author guest blog, featuring the small town/rural students that visited us this october!
- by Sara N. '28
- November 11, 2025
From October 16-19, MIT hosted twenty juniors in high school for our second-ever Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) @ MIT Fly-In program. Students spent the weekend exploring the city, attending workshops, and getting a glimpse of life at MIT. Learn more about the program, and the nationwide… Read More
one hour of musings we're so back
- by Kanokwan T. '26
- November 10, 2025
Hey, it’s been awhile since I’ve written here. Activation energy is a funny little thing. As the days go on, it becomes harder to return. Subsequently, in effort to break that spell, I’ve set a one hour timer to write this blog. Limits define creativity, or whatever. I’ve been away… Read More

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#wow we're so back
did you miss the EA deadline? why i applied and admissions anxiety
- by Victor D. '27
- November 5, 2025
For all of you that missed the Early Action deadline (November 1st), that’s fine! I didn’t apply EA either, mostly because of 1) procrastination 2) I was already feeling stressed with the UC⁠06… Read More

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#high school throwback

Transforming student advising at MIT

The addition of the new MIT Undergraduate Advising Center hub transforms this thoroughfare into a dynamic, student-centered neighborhood, with study lounges, Career Advising and Professional Development, and the DMSE Breakerspace nearby.

Joining passions for climate action

Incoming students joined the Institute's global climate mission by using the En-ROADS simulation tool to test bold climate policies, explore a more sustainable future, and boost their shared commitment to turn climate ambition into action.

Thriving and evolving in Theater Arts

Blending innovation with hands-on creativity, MIT's Theater Arts program invites students to experiment with emerging technologies and reimagine what performance can be.

I have never been trick-or-treating, (until now) and how trick-or-treating relates to geography...???
- by Nicole Cooper
- November 4, 2025
Confession: I had never been trick-or-treating. Not once. Not as a kid, not as a teenager, not even ironically in college.When I tell people that, they look at me shocked, jaw to the floor like a scream mask.In my hometown, the houses were so far apart… Read More
just one more gnome game it will fix me
- by Ellie F. '28
- November 4, 2025
About a week ago, I was ensnared Google Gnome, courtesy of my quasi-roommate Cyan (it’s complicated but actually not. but I won’t elaborate though). She’s been playing for about a month, while the rest of my roommates (one of which is my actual roommate) play Hollow Knight Silksong. We were… Read More

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#gnome game

#skill-based game

#yay-procrastination
time travel is overrated conversing with my past self
- by Boheng C. '28
- November 2, 2025
on the last day of freshman orientation, just a few days before i arrived at MIT, we all gathered in kresge auditorium for one final event. our assignment — the first assignment we got at MIT — was to write an email to our future selves, which would… Read More

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#snow
The Small Things I Like About Autumn A short reflection on a colorful season
- by Richard O. '28
- October 31, 2025
Autumn is arguably one of the best seasons there is, especially here in Cambridge. As someone who loves scenic views to take pictures, the colors of fall leaves mixed in with the unique and historic buildings across both our campus and Boston create a beautiful canvas and culture that I’ve… Read More
happy halloween! 🎃👻 here's something to argue over
- by Aiden H. '28
- October 31, 2025
Lost in other people’s stories My brand of escapism
- by Allison E. '27
- October 28, 2025
I listen to a lot of audiobooks. In 2023, I listened to 28.6 days worth of audiobooks–while doing chores, while falling asleep, and sometimes even while doing psets. It’s something I’ve been doing since middle school, but I never really started thinking about… Read More

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Using physical phenomena to solve problems Marco Graffiedi, a doctoral student in nuclear science and engineering, is researching quenching processes to help cool nuclear cores.

A beacon of light A lantern created in the Design Intelligence Lab creates sustainable alternatives for consumer electronics.

Recyclable EV batteries MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.

Robotic probe Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

Integrated photonics Sabrina Corsetti builds photonic devices that manipulate light to enable the previously unimaginable, like pocket-sized 3D printers.

Magnetic Breakthrough MIT physicists have observed a new form of magnetism that could offer a path to “spintronic” memory devices.

Art meets science Designed and built by Gloria Z. '26 and Lee L. '26, this calligraphy machine has a way with words.

An underwater robot with a mission Developed by MIT Sea Grant, SeaPerch is a maker project that provides an approachable path for middle and high school students to learn more about sensors, robotics, climate science, and more.

Engineering joy Watch as MechE remembers the late Dr. Woodie Flowers who led the way for hands-on engineering education at MIT and spread the joy of designing and building things to students—not only on campus but around the world.

Robot research MIT AeroAstro associate professor Luca Carlone and his students in the SPARK Lab are working to expand a robot’s awareness of its environment in ways that approach human-level perception.

Blending coffee and science In class 3.000 (Coffee Matters: Using the Breakerspace to Make the Perfect Cup), students explore coffee chemistry and what makes a good brew through hands-on experiments.

Announcements and deadlines

Latest from the bloggers

scuba do or scuba don’t? under the sea

our perpetual battle with the mit weather machine spinning arts needs a shaman

Northern Lights in the Not-So-North! aka GO OUTSIDE TONIGHT

cute date ideas or like. hang out ideas

Reflections from the STARS@MIT Fly-In a 15-author guest blog, featuring the small town/rural students that visited us this october!

one hour of musings we're so back

Tagged:

did you miss the EA deadline? why i applied and admissions anxiety

Tagged:

Transforming student advising at MIT

Joining passions for climate action

Thriving and evolving in Theater Arts

I have never been trick-or-treating, (until now) and how trick-or-treating relates to geography...???

just one more gnome game it will fix me

Tagged:

time travel is overrated conversing with my past self

Tagged:

The Small Things I Like About Autumn A short reflection on a colorful season

happy halloween! 🎃👻 here's something to argue over

Lost in other people’s stories My brand of escapism

From the community

Using physical phenomena to solve problems Marco Graffiedi, a doctoral student in nuclear science and engineering, is researching quenching processes to help cool nuclear cores.

A beacon of light A lantern created in the Design Intelligence Lab creates sustainable alternatives for consumer electronics.

Recyclable EV batteries MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.

Robotic probe Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

Integrated photonics Sabrina Corsetti builds photonic devices that manipulate light to enable the previously unimaginable, like pocket-sized 3D printers.

Magnetic Breakthrough MIT physicists have observed a new form of magnetism that could offer a path to “spintronic” memory devices.

Art meets science Designed and built by Gloria Z. '26 and Lee L. '26, this calligraphy machine has a way with words.

An underwater robot with a mission Developed by MIT Sea Grant, SeaPerch is a maker project that provides an approachable path for middle and high school students to learn more about sensors, robotics, climate science, and more.

Engineering joy Watch as MechE remembers the late Dr. Woodie Flowers who led the way for hands-on engineering education at MIT and spread the joy of designing and building things to students—not only on campus but around the world.

Robot research MIT AeroAstro associate professor Luca Carlone and his students in the SPARK Lab are working to expand a robot’s awareness of its environment in ways that approach human-level perception.

Blending coffee and science In class 3.000 (Coffee Matters: Using the Breakerspace to Make the Perfect Cup), students explore coffee chemistry and what makes a good brew through hands-on experiments.

“The Whole Student Experience” The latest issue of Spectrum delves into what it means to educate the whole student at MIT.

Mind and hand Rhea Vedro, a technical instructor of metalsmithing, aims to transform the lives of her students through the art of making.

The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch More than 2,000 handblown glass pumpkins are sold each fall to benefit the MIT Glass Lab.

Ride on! The MIT Bike Lab is a student-run bike shop that provides bike repair and maintenance services to the MIT community.

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Announcements and deadlines

Latest from the bloggers

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Transforming student advising at MIT

Joining passions for climate action

Thriving and evolving in Theater Arts

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From the community

Using physical phenomena to solve problems Marco Graffiedi, a doctoral student in nuclear science and engineering, is researching quenching processes to help cool nuclear cores.

A beacon of light A lantern created in the Design Intelligence Lab creates sustainable alternatives for consumer electronics.

Recyclable EV batteries MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.

Robotic probe Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

Integrated photonics Sabrina Corsetti builds photonic devices that manipulate light to enable the previously unimaginable, like pocket-sized 3D printers.

Magnetic Breakthrough MIT physicists have observed a new form of magnetism that could offer a path to “spintronic” memory devices.

Art meets science Designed and built by Gloria Z. '26 and Lee L. '26, this calligraphy machine has a way with words.

An underwater robot with a mission Developed by MIT Sea Grant, SeaPerch is a maker project that provides an approachable path for middle and high school students to learn more about sensors, robotics, climate science, and more.

Engineering joy Watch as MechE remembers the late Dr. Woodie Flowers who led the way for hands-on engineering education at MIT and spread the joy of designing and building things to students—not only on campus but around the world.

Robot research MIT AeroAstro associate professor Luca Carlone and his students in the SPARK Lab are working to expand a robot’s awareness of its environment in ways that approach human-level perception.

Blending coffee and science In class 3.000 (Coffee Matters: Using the Breakerspace to Make the Perfect Cup), students explore coffee chemistry and what makes a good brew through hands-on experiments.

“The Whole Student Experience” The latest issue of Spectrum delves into what it means to educate the whole student at MIT.

Mind and hand Rhea Vedro, a technical instructor of metalsmithing, aims to transform the lives of her students through the art of making.

The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch More than 2,000 handblown glass pumpkins are sold each fall to benefit the MIT Glass Lab.

Ride on! The MIT Bike Lab is a student-run bike shop that provides bike repair and maintenance services to the MIT community.