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  How to take the Bebras Computing Challenge this fall an international introduction to computational thinking

  

  of whether or not they have strong interest or skills in math, science ... than 30 countries and includes hundreds of thousands of student ... by Eljakim Schrijvers, the lead coach of the Dutch team at the

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • September 23, 2015
• Blog / Challenges

  Rules and who sets them

  

  This post includes an in-depth and personal discussion of the ... the audience I am directly talking to is meant to be members of the MIT ... aptly titled: The game of rules and living by them. Song: The Name of the

  • by Paige B. '24
  • November 28, 2022
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Finding a job at the National Institutes of Health A guide to getting a job at the NIH

  

  answer. As part of my high school's curriculum, we were required to ... to be placed in a laboratory. I thought it was just because of my lack of experience, so I repeated the same process for the next two years

  • by Melis A. '08
  • July 13, 2006
• Blog / Events

  In Prison Literally

  

  space. One of the walls, deeply red, bore the letters: Boston University ... take classes and ultimately earn a Boston University Bachelor of Arts degree for free. However, the purpose of the visit today wasn’t for a class

  • by Vincent A. '17
  • December 5, 2013
• Blog / Classes

  Me and the Firehose on balancing classes, and choosing next year’s schedule

  

  had devoted more time to the class, because it offered a lot of great ... ="75169" /] Sophomore spring: 21L.434, Science Fiction 21H.132, History of Rome WGS ... take less than 60 units? As of writing this, I’m finished with my

  • by Amber V. '24
  • May 30, 2022
• Blog / IAP

  IAP in China through MIT’s China Development Initiative A week-long mentorship program in Xiamen, Fujian

  

  walked through Xiamen University, which was beautiful. Took lots of ... with a few of the kids and they asked me about MIT, math/science ... adventure. I broke my big toe into a bunch of pieces, then flew home to

  • by Anna H. '14
  • July 17, 2014
• Blog / Academics & Research

  My Last First Month Because I procrastinated too long to say 'day' or 'week'

  

  episodes of Gross Science (you can even see me in the credits in a couple ... " but manage to smile and say "um, maybe taking a gap year before applying ... to hire me." A whole month of school has already passed, people suited

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • October 3, 2015
• Blog / About Decisions

  Some reflections Post decisions, a few thoughts.

  

  realization that MIT offers the type of education that the leaders of our world ... leaders to have a deep understanding of science and technology in order to ... decisions, and I wanted to take a moment to offer a few thoughts, and to thank

  • by Stu Schmill '86
  • March 29, 2009
• Blog / Academics & Research

  6-3 not a definitive guide

  

  It's no secret that Course 6-3 (Computer Science) is one of the most ... Science), at its heart, is broken down into three separate portions of a ... -fledged major that is one of many offered by the Electrical Engineering and

  • by Joonho K. '20
  • June 26, 2018
• Blog / Admissions

  For applicants affected by natural disasters

  

  where people can post requests and offers for various types of aid, such ... If you’re wanting to apply Early Action (EA) to MIT this year but ... of you are still dealing with damage to your homes and schools and

  • by Elizabeth Choe '13
  • September 25, 2017
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Lecture Notes: Biology of Culture highlights from Brian Farrell's open lecture at the Harvard Museum of Natural History (spoiler: contains…

  

  Biology of Culture: Bridging Art and Science Straight from the ... ? All kinds of interesting questions which the science knowledge only adds ... . Religion suggests oneness of the universe. Why not do away with the word

  • by Natasha B. '16
  • October 3, 2015
• Blog / Academics & Research

  What I’m Teaching This Fall spoiler alert: a social history of the internet

  

  /Fischer/Weitzner's Foundations of Internet Policy, both also offered this fall). Here's our course ... -to-End' in the Design of the Internet," Social Studies of Science (2006 ... of the other courses offered in CMS/W & SHASS; in fact, probably

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • September 8, 2015
• Blog / Academics & Research

  still a physics major against all odds

  

  , really, but back in middle school, I used to read a lot of popular science ... of great importance. I wrote: I think my being a physics major has ... long after writing that blog, though, I had a bit of a breakthrough in

  • by Gosha G. '24
  • February 9, 2022
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Vote for Ksplice! MIT's spirit of entrepreneurship and collaboration in action.

  

  to learn about science and technology -- we want to apply our knowledge ... amazing example of what MIT alumni can do after MIT, please click here to ... " Competition!) One of the aspects of MIT culture I most enjoy is the Institute

  • by Paul B. '11
  • November 25, 2009
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Now and Then and Maybe Later Tying up loose ends and weathering the calm before the storm we call "Fall Semester"

  

  universities, the degree to which labs here are open to discussion and the ... in a chair in Hayden Library. Although arguably, it’s just a bunch of ... awesome. Ten out of ten would sit in it again. And since Hayden is so, Empty

  • by Krystal L. '17
  • August 30, 2014
• Blog / About Decisions

  Making your college decision May 1st! Have you decided?

  

  Keuhne (professional golfer who attended the University of Texas) Right now, many of you have probably procrastinated on making one of (what you ... -seeded basketball team. You're probably receiving pressure and advice from tons of

  • by Melis A. '08
  • April 28, 2006
• Blog / About Decisions

  MIT Early Action Decisions Now Available Online

  

  applicants. Of the 6,820 who applied we have admitted 612. We can't wait ... effort for all of you to apply to MIT. It's an honor and a pleasure to ... *Update as of 2015: Early action is available to both domestic and

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • December 14, 2013
• Blog / Admissions

  CP* restored my faith in the universe i read...My Immortal...with prefrosh

  

  'm writing this after finishing my third and final CP* event, which was some of ... these chances to meet the Class of '24—they're wonderful and hilarious and ... ! These couple of days have been a testament to how amazing the MIT

  • by Ankita D. '23
  • April 18, 2020
• Blog / How to Human

  Money! Money! Money! Life is like monopoly, except you're not a pewter Tophat and it costs WAY more…

  

  months all of you prefrosh will shed the "pre" (presumably through the use of "prease" if Biology has taught me anything) and finally become fully ... 're adults now and that means you get to make choices. Of course that also

  • by Chris M. '12
  • July 22, 2009
• Blog / MIT Life

  You Got The Gig So excited about ALL the Things!

  

  Hi!! First of all, I'M SO EXCITED TO BE AN MIT BLOGGER!! When I got that message from the infamous King of the Internet, Chris Peterson ... in a lab at Stony Brook University back in New York, supervising my

  • by Rachel D. '16
  • August 29, 2012