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Latest from the bloggers

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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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#public transit

#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
another day of fall when canvas went down and made me think about internet and people and the seasons
- by Janet G. '27
- October 25, 2025
This Monday, as many Mondays go, felt like a terrible start to my week. For starters, it was raining when I woke up. Also, I was running on like 5 hours of sleep from making my 7.06⁠… Read More
oh no the future obligatory “i am old” post with pretentious morbing
- by Anika H. '26
- October 23, 2025
As I start writing this, I have a midterm in exactly 24 hours. I holed myself up in Radio Society to avoid getting distracted, and yet here I am writing, because the fear in my fingers will not allow me to draw another circuit. I know some day in the… Read More

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#existential crisis time

#what the hell is a future anyway
Boston, through the lens of my children Visiting Boston at 37 years of age was ...
- by Snively '11
- October 19, 2025
Yesterday (October 14, 2025) I returned home from Boston after 28 hours of driving, four nights in hotels (the cost of hotels in Cambridge is outrageous and is borderline criminal), and a whole new outlook on things I thought I understood well. I attended MIT from 2007 through 2011. For… Read More

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.

Summiting Mount Monadnock camping trip!
- by Victor D. '27
- October 18, 2025
Last weekend, I went camping with my living community (Putz)!⁠13 2nd West, one of East Campus' 10 living communities Overall, it was a really fun but chaotic experience, largely because of… Read More

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#camping

#hiking

#putz
gently down the stream whitewater rafting might be easier than driving on mass ave
- by Taylor L. '29
- October 16, 2025
Last Friday in my Concourse seminar⁠18 my first-year humanities learning community! , our topic of discussion was an excerpt from chemist Primo Levi’s memoir, The Periodic Table… Read More
The Periodic Table of MIT It's Interactive! (desktop only)
- by Aiden H. '28
- October 14, 2025
The Periodic Table of MIT Close… Read More
my MIT admissions essays a retrospective
- by Victor D. '27
- October 14, 2025
I applied to MIT three years ago (shudders). I was originally thinking about writing a blog post about advice for high school seniors but I find it difficult to put myself in that person’s shoes, especially since I look back on those years entirely differently now than while I was… Read More

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#admissions essay
“Hala’s Escape from Groundhog Day” season 18 episode 98
- by Hala K. '29
- October 13, 2025
Every modern TV show with more than 3 seasons seems to have one thing in common – the Groundhog Day episode.⁠24 and maybe a painfully bad… Read More
liquid nitrogen and everything else 🐸
- by Ellie F. '28
- October 9, 2025
About a year ago, I posted a blog about what I thought would be my last year of Mathcamp. In hindsight, it’s no surprise that I applied to return as a JC a few months later. And when my offer popped up in my inbox, I thought perhaps… Read More

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#mathcamp

#summer

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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.

Announcements and deadlines

Latest from the bloggers

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

another day of fall when canvas went down and made me think about internet and people and the seasons

oh no the future obligatory “i am old” post with pretentious morbing

Tagged:

Boston, through the lens of my children Visiting Boston at 37 years of age was ...

Transforming student advising at MIT

Joining passions for climate action

Thriving and evolving in Theater Arts

Summiting Mount Monadnock camping trip!

Tagged:

gently down the stream whitewater rafting might be easier than driving on mass ave

The Periodic Table of MIT It's Interactive! (desktop only)

my MIT admissions essays a retrospective

Tagged:

“Hala’s Escape from Groundhog Day” season 18 episode 98

liquid nitrogen and everything else 🐸

Tagged:

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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Transforming student advising at MIT

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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.