Issue: Summer 2009
COVER STORY: UROP at 40
MIT's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) matches students with faculty in research partnerships. This year, the landmark program celebrates its 40th year.
Educating Leaders
Ed and Joyce Linde, along with the Linde Family Foundation, announce a $25M gift for undergraduate financial aid.
Magnificent Desolation
Buzz Aldrin, alumnus and former astronaut — who has written a new book to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing — reflects on his life and work.
Saving the Coral
Prof. Janelle Thompson is working to save the coral reefs.
Enemy Invaders
Molecular bioengineer K. Dane Wittrup is designing cancer-fighting drugs.
Getting the China Story Right
Prof. Yasheng Huang's latest book challenges conventional ideas about China's economy.
Quiz Yourself
Freshman Andrew Sutherland develops Quizlet, a web-based study tool to help students around the world.
Campaign for Students Connects Institute Priorities
The Campaign is an opportunity to generate resources that will empower students and prepare them to become global leaders.
‘Part of the Team’
Chuck and Jen Johnson have a dream that MIT researchers will soon find cures for cancer.
