Tag: School of Science

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School of Science appoints 11 faculty members to named professorships

1 November 2021
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The School of Science has announced that 11 faculty members have been appointed to named professorships.…

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Lindsey Backman: Biochemist, mentor, and advocate

28 September 2021
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Raised in Tampa, Florida, Lindsey Backman takes pride in her family’s history and its role in…

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MIT appoints members of new faculty committee to drive climate action plan

17 September 2021
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In May, responding to the world’s accelerating climate crisis, MIT issued an ambitious new plan, “Fast…

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Three from MIT receive 2021 Hertz Foundation Fellowships

30 June 2021
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The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation has selected three MIT students as recipients of its prestigious…

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Six from MIT named 2021 Knight-Hennessy Scholars

7 May 2021
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Six MIT affiliates have been selected for the newest cohort of the prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholars program.…

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Sharing stories of resilience

1 March 2021
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The rigors of an MIT education inevitably lead to academic setbacks. Now, students are also navigating…