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Talent is everywhere. Opportunity should be, too A conversation with LIVE by Po-Shen Loh
- by Nicole Cooper
- August 3, 2026
Intro: I’ve had the chance to work with LIVE, developed by Po-Shen Loh, on expanding access to rigorous STEM learning for students in rural areas. Access to curriculum in rural and small-town communities is something I care deeply about, and in talking with their team, I quickly saw how much… Read More
Details of D.C. and other photos from my summer in the city.
- by Richard O. '28
- July 31, 2026
More snippets of life; A sequel photoblog to Colors of Campus & Motion of Manhattan. Series inspired by Kai’s Parallel Universe Post… Read More
[Guest Post] How to get paid to be funny by Abby S. '26
- by Janet G. '27
- July 31, 2026
A potato, duck and goose walked into a bar. Oh wait, no that’s not right. The potato walked into lobby 10, the duck walked into the chapel moat and the goose walked into a kiddie pool outside the… Read More
how i spend my days where my (melodramatic!) summer thoughts have been
- by Aiden H. '28
- July 28, 2026
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives” – Annie Dillard *** A 1 PM breakfast, one hour of productive work split across five sessions, frozen yogurt when I feel bad, staying inside to avoid… Read More

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#music fashion film

#spiderman

#the invite

#the odyssey
working very, very hard campus tourism and imposter syndrome
- by Veronica P. '27
- July 22, 2026
Sitting on Killian Court, in the summer, I get this feeling that I am both within and just outside of a painting. Staring ahead, a low-hanging branch frames my vision in a gentle arc of bright green. The Dome, the entirety of main campus, provides a stately, serene backdrop. Read More

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#i do realize im equating what someone said about harvard's reputation w MIT's so my bad if that's controversial
bike lane etiquette and DON'T WALK IN THE BIKE LANE.
- by Caleb M. '27
- July 21, 2026
Boston is a wonderful city with many beautiful, interesting features that makes living here a new experience every day. One of those things is biking infrastructure: with bike lanes along most roads, Bluebike stops accessible from anywhere in the city, and bike lights at traffic stops, my Texan mind could barely… Read More

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#biking

#bluebikes

#don't walk in the bike lane
everything i am, anything i’m not (rush, part 3) and finding out that i'm both
- by Caleb M. '27
- July 15, 2026
Day 8: Don’t Go So Soon I woke up the next morning to silence. No events to go to. No big plans, no events to show face at, no house to stop by. Things felt… slow. I stared up at my ceiling in my Simmons single… Read More

From FIRST competitors to STEM ambassadors

FIRST Robotics, a nonprofit offering team-based robotics competitions for K–12 students, has deep roots in MIT’s undergraduate community. A new club for FIRST alumni, FIRSTxMIT, channels community into outreach to show young students what STEM is about.

Getting paid to eat and talk

MIT students can work on campus in roles across the Institute — including as a food influencer. As an MIT Dining Ambassador, biochemical engineering major Michaela B. '29 tells stories about food and documents campus dining culture for social media.

Design thinking takes center stage

Beyond STEM subjects, MIT requires undergraduates to complete General Institute Requirements in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Associate Professor Sara Brown gets students thinking visually, intellectually, and creatively through theater design.

Learning by Doing a glimpse into the cool class-projects I got to work on last semester
- by Hala K. '29
- July 10, 2026
I’m sorry that I basically disappeared off the face of the blogs. If it makes it any better, I think I basically disappeared off the face of everything for a while. I’ve had to catch up to a LOT of emails and Slack messages recently. Read More
what not to pack for the dorms pretty much everything, honestly
- by Taylor L. '29
- July 9, 2026
I live in North Carolina, which is a casual twelve hour drive away from Boston. As much as I love a long drive, that’s not for the faint of heart, and it made a lot more sense for me to fly in when I was a freshman last… Read More
what to pack for the dorms but non-extensive so pls don't blame me if u forget ur toothbrush
- by Veronica P. '27
- July 8, 2026
Dear pre-frosh, If you’re anything like me you’re probably combing over internet list upon internet list, trying to make sure you’ve packed absolutely everything you need for a successful college experience. Well, may I present to you… another internet list! But this time, with the qualification that I’ve lived… Read More
I went to a World Cup Game!!!!⚽⚽ and why I think it's just like Pokemon
- by Kayode D. '27
- July 2, 2026
The world cup is happening!! Richie’s delusions aside, it’s been a good time!! I was in South Africa during the first game of the cup, South Africa vs. Mexico. Unfortunately I was sick, and double unfortunately South Africa lost, but the experience cemented me… Read More

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#among us skibidi toilet

#I was given the ability to post on the MIT Admissions blogs and I choose to write about pokemon.

#pokemon

#What a time to be alive

#World Cup

#YOU CAN DO THIS TOO APPLY TO BE A BLOGGER RIGHT NEOW
Be a Blogger 2026!
- by Chris Peterson SM '13
- July 1, 2026
It is summer in Cambridge, which means three things: I am stuck in a war with the feral bunnies of Camberville so they don’t eat all my strawberries, tomatoes, figs, etc before my wife and I do Our beloved blog queen regnant Ceri R. ’16 has abdicated her… Read More
How the World Cup Will Conclude Backed by Science
- by Richard O. '28
- June 30, 2026
I like to think of myself as a fortune teller. And since predicting a tournament’s outcome is basically telling a fortune, I’ve decided to tell everyone how the World Cup will conclude. Please find the scientifically backed World Cup final results below, which are absolutely, in no way, biased by… Read More

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New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.

New propulsion system could make tiny satellites both fast and fuel-efficient For satellites as small as a briefcase, getting around in space just got a whole lot easier.

Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math Mathematician Amanda Burcroff is developing frameworks for understanding algebraic and geometric spaces in science as part of the School of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Turning muscles into motors gives static organs new life A new biohybrid system developed at MIT is the first living implant that uses rewired nerves to revive paralyzed organs.

Chip-processing method could assist cryptography schemes to keep data secure By enabling two chips to authenticate each other using a shared fingerprint, this technique can improve privacy and energy efficiency.

A portable ultrasound sensor may enable earlier detection More tumors could be detected earlier, which increases successful treatment.

New materials could boost efficiency of microelectronics By stacking multiple active components based on new materials on the back end of a computer chip, this new approach reduces the amount of energy wasted during computation.

Artificial tendons give muscle-powered robots a boost The new design from MIT engineers could pump up many biohybrid builds.

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.

Announcements and deadlines

Latest from the bloggers

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity should be, too A conversation with LIVE by Po-Shen Loh

Details of D.C. and other photos from my summer in the city.

[Guest Post] How to get paid to be funny by Abby S. '26

how i spend my days where my (melodramatic!) summer thoughts have been

Tagged:

working very, very hard campus tourism and imposter syndrome

Tagged:

bike lane etiquette and DON'T WALK IN THE BIKE LANE.

Tagged:

everything i am, anything i’m not (rush, part 3) and finding out that i'm both

From FIRST competitors to STEM ambassadors

Getting paid to eat and talk

Design thinking takes center stage

Learning by Doing a glimpse into the cool class-projects I got to work on last semester

what not to pack for the dorms pretty much everything, honestly

what to pack for the dorms but non-extensive so pls don't blame me if u forget ur toothbrush

I went to a World Cup Game!!!!⚽⚽ and why I think it's just like Pokemon

Tagged:

Be a Blogger 2026!

How the World Cup Will Conclude Backed by Science

From the community

New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.

New propulsion system could make tiny satellites both fast and fuel-efficient For satellites as small as a briefcase, getting around in space just got a whole lot easier.

Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math Mathematician Amanda Burcroff is developing frameworks for understanding algebraic and geometric spaces in science as part of the School of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Turning muscles into motors gives static organs new life A new biohybrid system developed at MIT is the first living implant that uses rewired nerves to revive paralyzed organs.

Chip-processing method could assist cryptography schemes to keep data secure By enabling two chips to authenticate each other using a shared fingerprint, this technique can improve privacy and energy efficiency.

A portable ultrasound sensor may enable earlier detection More tumors could be detected earlier, which increases successful treatment.

New materials could boost efficiency of microelectronics By stacking multiple active components based on new materials on the back end of a computer chip, this new approach reduces the amount of energy wasted during computation.

Artificial tendons give muscle-powered robots a boost The new design from MIT engineers could pump up many biohybrid builds.

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.

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From FIRST competitors to STEM ambassadors

Getting paid to eat and talk

Design thinking takes center stage

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From the community

New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.

New propulsion system could make tiny satellites both fast and fuel-efficient For satellites as small as a briefcase, getting around in space just got a whole lot easier.

Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math Mathematician Amanda Burcroff is developing frameworks for understanding algebraic and geometric spaces in science as part of the School of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Turning muscles into motors gives static organs new life A new biohybrid system developed at MIT is the first living implant that uses rewired nerves to revive paralyzed organs.

Chip-processing method could assist cryptography schemes to keep data secure By enabling two chips to authenticate each other using a shared fingerprint, this technique can improve privacy and energy efficiency.

A portable ultrasound sensor may enable earlier detection More tumors could be detected earlier, which increases successful treatment.

New materials could boost efficiency of microelectronics By stacking multiple active components based on new materials on the back end of a computer chip, this new approach reduces the amount of energy wasted during computation.

Artificial tendons give muscle-powered robots a boost The new design from MIT engineers could pump up many biohybrid builds.

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.