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News

Studying astrophysically relevant plasma physics

Thomas Varnish has always loved a hands-on approach to science. Research in lab-based astrophysics has enabled the PhD student to experiment in a heavily theoretical subject.

From group stretches to “Hitting Roman,” MIT Motorsports traditions live on

The Chan siblings reflect on their Motorsports experience, eight years apart.

Toward socially and environmentally responsible real estate

Formerly an architect and mentor to young women in Tehran, master’s student Peggy Ghasemlou now aims to promote sustainability and green investing in real estate development.

Updates

OVC Staff Council Event: Donuts with Dan

The OVC Staff Council is pleased to present Donuts with Dan (the interim vice chancellor) on 8/6 from 12:30-2:30 in the Bush Room (10-105).

Search for the next Vice Chancellor

Chancellor Melissa Nobles announced that she has launched a search for a new Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education. Professors Laurie Boyer and Will Tisdale have agreed to co-chair a search advisory committee for this important role.

News About D-Lab

Effective July 1, D-Lab will be transitioning to a new institutional home in the Morningside Academy for Design (MAD). The move comes after much careful consideration and many conversations with D-Lab staff and faculty directors, OVC, MAD, the School of Architecture and Planning leadership, and others at MIT.