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.
Student makers on what is inspiring them
Trust Center helps myriad startups make the leap
Hands-on project spaces span campus
Student designers learn about architecture, engineering—and themselves
Angelika Amon tackles big questions, including those centered on Down Syndrome, aging
Claire and Ralph ’70 Brindis
From the President
Spotlight
A look inside MIT’s maker culture
Spotlight
Spotlight
Class brings perspective to the creative process
Makerspaces across campus invite tinkering and spark joy
Neil Gershenfeld outlines the impact of fab labs
Stefanie Mueller advances personal fabrication for all
MIT-engineered tech to guide radiation therapy
Grad students run maker workshops in Kenya
Ronald Raines applies fundamental science to target disease
An excerpt from Jump-Starting America
Thomas PhD ’04 and Lily Beischer
Building will give music a major lift
Upcoming Better World events