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• Blog / MIT Life

  Faster than a speeding locomotive. E=MC^2 serving up the most delicious physics problems since 1905.

  

  's science, suggestions for further reading, and other resources. A detailed ... of Student Pugwash. Pugwash exists to address the effects of science ... Revolution) and STS.310 (Introduction to the History of Science). If I had the

  • by Bryan
  • October 11, 2005
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Open Thread: Waitlisted

  

  A lot of students applied to MIT this year, and unfortunately, we just couldn't accept them all. We have placed a small number of students on the waitlist. If you would like to be considered for the waitlist

  • by Decisions
  • March 14, 2022
• Blog / Admissions

  An Online Going-Away Card for Ben Jones Today is Ben Jones's last day at MIT. Comment here to wish him the best.

  

  As Ben wrote last month, he will be leaving MIT today to take up a ... he has befriended hundreds of MIT students, alums, and parents, not to mention hundreds more students who weren't admitted to MIT or chose to

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 26, 2008
• Blog / Events

  MITHenge Blinded by the light.

  

  Every June 21st, thousands of people flock to Stonehenge to watch a ... perfectly positioned to shine through the narrow opening between the heel ... religious or scientific purposes. Image from the BBC. A similar phenomenon

  • by Melis A. '08
  • January 31, 2007
• Blog / Events

  Want a bike? Get a fairly decent bike at the Next House bike auction

  

  under $30, and something that needs a little fixing for under $15. If you can't wait until then, I suggest going to http

  • by Melis A. '08
  • August 19, 2006
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Ice Bear it’s ice bear

  

  Due to popular demand, here’s a guest post from Ice Bear. If you haven’t heard of Ice Bear before, here’s a good introductory video: https ... enjoys companionship. Ice Bear goes to sleep. Ice Bear will wake up again.

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • May 13, 2020
• Blog / Events

  Fireworks over MIT’s Great Dome Fireworks and music and Dome, oh my.

  

  As I noted two entries ago, MIT has a front row seat for Boston's 4th ... around. And now, you can watch a excerpt of the fireworks over the Dome, online. Click To Play   Thanks to MIT TechTV for posting the clip!

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 12, 2007
• FAQ / First-year application

  How can I explain my special circumstances?

  We understand that everyone has a unique story and that we can ... plenty of room for you to tell us about any special circumstances regarding ... feel may be helpful to us in evaluating your application. Every
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Got any threes? Go fish!

  

  relocation but it would probably be good to bring a friend to move it. Also, it ... 't describe the physical appearance of this fish in such a way as to convey how ... Conner 2 freshman, coming towards us. "Hey Sara, want to go look at a big

  • by Snively '11
  • September 12, 2008
• Blog / Events

  MIT Graduation Webcast You can watch MIT's Commencement live and online.

  

  , including the Commencement Address by Ben Bernanke PhD '79, Chairman of the ... Webcast here The webcast begins at 8:20 am Eastern Daylight Time with a special "pregame show" hosted by Dean of Admissions Marilee Jones. The

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 9, 2006
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  Can a QB Finalist that didn’t rank MIT still apply for RA?

  If you’re a QuestBridge Finalist that didn’t rank MIT, you are welcome to apply. Please email us at [email protected] stating that you are a QuestBridge Finalist who wishes to apply to MIT Regular Action
• Blog / Admissions

  More HS Summer Programs Some academic and research opportunities for students to consider.

  

  To accompany today's entry about MIT summer programs, here is a ... these summer programs as a thing to do "to look good on a college ... , rebuilding a car, traveling to Europe or Quebec or New York, or whatever else

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 26, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  MIT Idol A selection committee fantasy.

  

  In a few minutes I'll head over to the committee room to begin Day 7 ... looking to dive into a theoretical physics book. Truth be told, you ... selection committee. (As a guy who is not wired to do science and math, I'd be

  • by Ben Jones
  • February 22, 2007
• Blog / Challenges

  Questions from Beyond one last blog

  

  ="Think of a mix of Audrey’s angsty vibes mixed with Cami’s willingness to call ... ’t work at MIT anymore. I actually haven’t worked at MIT for a whole week ... ="someone decided i should be a director. what?!"]new job[/annotation] and I was just

  • by kellen manning
  • July 8, 2022
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  One of these labs is not like the other GELlin' like a felon

  

  select a leader. Once you have, leaders, raise your hand” Me: *turns to ... : “Alright, you have a packet in front of you. You have 30 minutes to complete ... put together, on steroids, enhanced with access to a network of former

  • by Stanley G.
  • September 17, 2012
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  I don’t like SPAM! Technology to the rescue!

  

  subject line? Will he show a can of the eponymous meat-like substance (now with Bacon!*)? Perhaps a photo of SPAM carved to resemble some bit of ... I know you’re already thinking to yourself, “Where is Dave going to

  • by Dave McOwen
  • October 6, 2009
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Too Good to Just Tweet About Hello blogosphere! Yes, I'm still alive and tweeting (@MikeyMIT)...

  

  promise as we approach mid-March, I hope to have some more blog updates ... at the Media Lab here at MIT. She gave a talk at the TEDWomen ... , I couldn't just tweet about it - I had to post it on the blog, too

  • by Mikey Yang '05
  • February 14, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  I think I can, I think I can The word "student" sounds like "study." I wonder if there's a correlation.

  

  fun?" I think this is a very interesting question to pursue. So one ... -nighters six out of seven nights a week. Here's what I say to that; yes, MIT is ... yes WE DO SLEEP. To paint a clearer picture, I'll provide you with a

  • by Bryan
  • October 18, 2005
• Blog / Uncategorized

  251 talks – avery a new podcast that comes out every week

  

  recording session. i'm working to get the podcast transcribed, and also get a ... hello! i'm creating a podcast. the tentative name for the podcast is [annotation note="honestly, i'm definitely going to change this name. please

  • by Joonho K. '20
  • October 21, 2018
• Blog / About Decisions

  Waitlist Decisions 2011 MIT Class of 2015 waitlist decisions will be released today, via email, at approximately 3pm…

  

  waitlist. This year, a high number of admitted students have chosen to enroll, but we do plan to admit 26 students from the waitlist. Today, around 3pm ... other school, but it is a standard practice to consider accepting a

  • by Mikey Yang '05
  • May 10, 2011