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SHASS celebrates 2026 Infinite Mile Award winners
Six staff members were recognized for their contributions to the MIT community.
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One stage at a time
Associate Professor Sara Brown, an accomplished theater set designer, teaches MIT students to create and think visually.
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Learning to teach, learning to discover
MIT senior Nik Sandu bridges scientific research with a strong commitment to teaching and community.
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MIT economist Whitney Newey awarded Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize in Economics
Newey has been a leading figure in econometric theory for more than four decades, shaping both research and training in the field.
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MIT affiliates elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2026
Six MIT faculty, along with 10 additional alumni, are recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to research in the natural and social sciences.
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In the media
Trump is trapped in a maelstrom of his own making
The New York Times
A house, a car, a little breathing room: Why middle-class life feels increasingly out of reach
The Boston Herald
Zuckerberg’s vision for an AI assistant is far more intimate than ChatGPT: It watches him sleep, train and bake with his 8-year-old daughter
Fortune
Teachers need help with AI. A union is offering training – with $23m in funding from big tech
The Guardian
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