| Feeling Climate Change | | | | | | MIT researchers have modeled the number of “outdoor days” — with comfortable temperatures for outside activities — that U.S. states will experience as the climate warms. States in the Southeast will lose a significant number of outdoor days, while the Northwest should see a slight increase. |
| Physicists discover first “black hole triple” System observed 8,000 light-years away may be the first direct evidence of “gentle” black hole formation. |  |
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| How cfDNA testing has changed prenatal care The noninvasive screening procedure can reduce pregnancy risks and lower costs at the same time, but only when targeted effectively. |  |
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| Study: Marshes provide cost-effective coastal protection As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies storms, marsh-fronted seawalls can provide an economical coastal defense, MIT engineers report. |  |
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| Brain pathways that control dopamine release may influence motor control The newly identified pathways appear to relay emotional information that helps to shape the motivation to take action. |  |
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| Misinformation is all around. How can we combat it? In a lecture at MIT, Professor Adam Berinsky surveyed one of the thorniest ongoing problems in modern politics. |  |
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| From engineer to mountain-climbing yogi Following a long career as a software developer, Lillian Cuthbert ’83 now teaches yoga and pilates and has climbed the highest mountain on every continent. |  |
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| Opinion: America is sleepwalking into an economic storm // The New York Times Institute Professor Daron Acemoglu, one of the recipients of the 2024 Nobel Prize in economics, explores the “three epochal changes poised to reshape the U.S. economy in coming years: an aging population, the rise of artificial intelligence, and the rewiring of the global economy.” |
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| You don’t need words to think // Scientific American Associate Professor Evelina Fedorenko discusses her research demonstrating that “language and thought are, in fact, distinct entities that the brain processes separately.” |
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| Reinventing concrete, the ancient Roman way // The New York Times Associate Professor Admir Masic discusses his research studying the benefits of lime clasts, a material used in ancient Roman infrastructure. |
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| “SuperLimbs” could help astronauts recover from falls // CNN MIT researchers developed robotic limbs to help astronauts recover from falls. The “‘SuperLimbs’ are designed to extend from a backpack containing the astronauts’ life support system.” |
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Name: Irina Singh
Affiliation: Department of Biological Engineering (BE)
Years at MIT: 8
Role at MIT: Administration of the human resources activities in the department [and] advising faculty and staff on HR matters, policies, and procedures.
Favorite part of your job: The people! BE has amazing staff, faculty, postdocs, scientists, and students. … I love working on promotions and especially enjoy visa processing. Formerly an international student, I can personally relate to the life-changing experience of studying or working abroad. Hence, getting to help BE scholars navigate the world of immigration is extremely rewarding.
Hobbies or interests: I study Italian, ride a motorcycle, and have an affinity for art, classical literature, and music. I also absolutely adore my dog, Mishka.
Full interview via the School of Engineering→ |
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| 91 | | Percentage of the MIT Class of 2024 that took part in at least one Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) project before graduating |
 | | | | My inspiration really comes from real life. I just fall in love with the power that these materials and products give us … When we think about design, we really try to understand: Why are people wearing these products? | | —Gihan Amarasiriwardena ’11, co-founder of the clothing brand Ministry of Supply, on designing sustainable garments in the performance apparel space |
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