Playing with Atoms

Martin Zwierlein works with the coldest matter in the universe – at temperatures more than a million times colder than interstellar space.

Prof. Larry Sass's dream is to empower people to build their own neighborhoods. Photo: Len Rubenstein

Custom-Made House

Larry Sass’s dream is to empower people to build their own neighborhoods.

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Data-Driven Decisions

Economist Michael Greenstone provides the data people need to make critical decisions about climate change and energy supply.

Prof. Eric Klopfer directs a program for undergrads to become science and math teachers in grades 5-12. He is shown here with a game he developed to teach science and math. Photo: Len Rubenstein

Educating Teachers

Eric Klopfer prepares undergrads to become science and math teachers in grades K-12.

Imprint on the World

Instead of a state school, Mat Peterson is at MIT thanks to MIT’s OpenCourseWare.

Matt Rodriguez participates in the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program, which helps students develop not only the skills — but also the character — to become future engineering leaders. Photo: Len Rubenstein

Creating Leaders

Matt Rodriguez participates in an MIT program that combines leadership development with an MIT education.

Ryan Alexander researches microRNAs to determine their possible role as therapeutics for obesity and other diseases. Photo: Len Rubenstein

Dream to Help Millions

Ryan Alexander researches microRNAs to determine their possible role as therapeutics for obesity and other diseases.

Rhonda Jordan co-founded a company that connects low-income customers in East Africa to electricity through a battery swapping service. Photo: Len Rubenstein

Bringing Electricity to Tanzania

Rhonda Jordan co-founded a company that connects low-income customers in East Africa to electricity through a battery swapping service.

MISTI

MIT’s primary international program connects students and faculty with research and innovation across the world.