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Live Kernel Patching System An MIT alum and graduate student just released a system for applying Linux kernel updates…
This is partially a plug for a friend of mine, but it's also a really cool system that I think some of you might like. Ksplice is system for ... behavior. As a maintainer of linux.mit.edu, the SIPB Linux dialup server -
Blog / Academics & Research
Video: Friendly Robots! Professor Cynthia Breazeal shows off her interactive robots.
The PBS show NOVA scienceNOW had a wonderful story last week on MIT Professor Cynthia Breazeal, Director of the Robotic Life Group. It featured not only her robotic "children" like Leonardo and Kismet but also her -
Blog / Athletics
Video: New Zigzag MIT's podcast takes on athletics on campus, and more.
A new episode of MIT's video podcast, Zigzag, is now available. It includes a nice piece on MIT athletics as well as a Thanksgiving story. Zigzag is produced by Academic Media Production Services (AMPS) and is -
Blog / MIT Life
What do you want to know? Tell me something.
I could say a million things about MIT and what it's like to be here, but I think it's probably best if I share information that is of interest to you. So if you don't mind, post some topics you'd like to hear -
Blog / Uncategorized
ZigZag Episode 5 MIT's podcast has a new episode.
Episode 5 (The Empire Strikes Back?) of MIT's experimental podcast ZigZag is now available, including stories about the 2.007 robotics competition and HawkCam. Marsha Bolton hosts this episode. Check it out: You -
Blog / Miscellaneous
An American Idol Math Question You guys are all good in math; help me out with this one.
see the numbers on Wednesday night, when Elliott got voted off? Each of the three top contestants received 33.xx% of the votes - statistically ... 'm wrong: American Idol has a finite number of phone lines. The phone lines -
Blog / Academics & Research
It’s alive! I built a little car.
. My car is sitting in front of me begging for some TLC. UPDATE Today -
Blog / Admissions
Juniors: Sign up for SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Test registration deadline is April 28.
preference between any of the tests. You should take whichever math test best suits you, and the science test of whichever science course you are taking ... Admissions web sites of all of the schools that you are considering to -
Blog / Admissions
Campus Preview Weekend
CPW IS ABOUT TO BEGIN and it's going to be AWESOME. It snowed today...but the snow is now safely out of the way and hopefully the MIT weather machine will kick in soon. Have any questions or concerns? Post them and I -
Blog / Miscellaneous
I AM SO BUSY
Sweden to Abisko. Should be a lot of fun, and I promise to post pictures -
Blog / MIT Life
Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving!
So I'm about to cook a turkey for the first time in my life, but before I foray out into the world of basting and boiling, I wanted to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to you all. And just remember had it been for -
Blog / Admissions
Decision Mail Date: March 11 Hang in there guys, I know this is a crazy stressful time.
stressful time. I'm thinking lots about all of you. :-) -
FAQ / Transfer
Can I apply for transfer admission if I’m a first-year college student?
Yes, because you finished high school and will complete two terms of college by the time you enter MIT in the fall, you are eligible to apply as a transfer applicant. You're not eligible to apply as a first -
FAQ / Academics and research
How does MIT help student entrepreneurs?
team mentoring approach with groups of three to four mentors sitting with -
FAQ / First-year application
Do I have to submit a school profile?
Your school counselor (or equivalent) should submit the Secondary School Report and transcript. Most counselors also attach a letter of recommendation and a School Profile, describing your school's curriculum and -
FAQ / First-year application
How can I explain my special circumstances?
We understand that everyone has a unique story and that we can’t possibly cover every “what if” in an FAQ section. The MIT application allows plenty of room for you to tell us about any special circumstances regarding -
FAQ / First-year application
Can I take a gap year?
We encourage students to take a gap year to explore and grow. Every year we have a number of students apply to MIT after a gap year and more students who request a gap year after being admitted to MIT. Taking a gap -
FAQ / Academics and research
Is there really a Game Lab?
-world challenges. Yes, you can make a career out of playing games. -
FAQ / International applicants
What if my country has a different academic calendar?
We're aware of the different academic calendar in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, and other countries in the southern hemisphere. Students from these countries may apply to MIT before completing