What Are You Making?
Student makers on what is inspiring them
Fall 2019
Making has always been at the heart of an MIT education. The Institute’s motto, “mens et manus” (mind and hand), reflects this educational ideal, which harnesses creativity, intellect, and craftsmanship for practical application. Today, MIT is embracing the mission of making with more fervor than ever.
From Idea to Execution
Trust Center helps myriad startups make the leap
Maker Map
Hands-on project spaces span campus
Setting the Scene
Student designers learn about architecture, engineering—and themselves
Taking Aim at Cell Dysfunction
Angelika Amon tackles big questions, including those centered on Down Syndrome, aging
A Partnership of Interests and Opportunity
Claire and Ralph ’70 Brindis
From the President
Spotlight
Video: Minds and Hands at Work
A look inside MIT’s maker culture
Spotlight
Spotlight
A Deep Dive into Design
Class brings perspective to the creative process
Fostering Creativity
Makerspaces across campus invite tinkering and spark joy
Making (Almost) Anything
Neil Gershenfeld outlines the impact of fab labs
Customizing the Physical World
Stefanie Mueller advances personal fabrication for all
Sensor Boosts Cancer Fight
MIT-engineered tech to guide radiation therapy
Fabrication Goes Global
Grad students run maker workshops in Kenya
Chemistry for a Cure
Ronald Raines applies fundamental science to target disease
To Fuel the Future, a Look Back
An excerpt from Jump-Starting America
Inspired by Architecture Faculty
Thomas PhD ’04 and Lily Beischer
A Harmonious New Addition
Building will give music a major lift
Better World Events Highlight Vision and Talent of MIT
Upcoming Better World events
