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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private land-grant research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1861, MIT has since played a key role (MIT150) in the development of modern technology and science, ranking it among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world.Founded in response to the increasing industrialization of the United States, MIT adopted a European polytechnic university model and stressed laboratory instruction in applied science and engineering. The institute has an urban campus that extends more than a mile (1.6 km) alongside the Charles River, and encompasses a number of major off-campus facilities such as the MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the Bates Center, and the Haystack Observatory, as well as affiliated laboratories such as the Broad and Whitehead Institutes.
As of June 2021, 97 Nobel laureates, 26 Turing Award winners, and 8 Fields Medalists have been affiliated with MIT as alumni, faculty members, or researchers. In addition, 58 National Medal of Science recipients, 29 National Medals of Technology and Innovation recipients, 50 MacArthur Fellows, 80 Marshall Scholars, 3 Mitchell Scholars, 22 Schwarzman Scholars, 9 Knight-Hennessy Scholars, 41 astronauts, and 16 Chief Scientists of the U.S. Air Force have been affiliated with MIT. The university also has a strong entrepreneurial culture and MIT alumni have founded or co-founded many notable companies. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).

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    *Can it be?* Economical artificial photosynthesis at MIT

    According to the following documentation: http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/chem-solar-0620.html" MIT chemists Nocera, Peters and Christopher Cummins have developed a device that uses sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen gases. "When sunlight strikes the artificial photosynthesis...
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    Is MIT a good place to study theoretical physics?

    I'm a high school senior at the moment and am interested in knowing MIT's stance in the theoretical physics community. I've heard it's a bad place for particle theory, but I'm not sure I want to go into that anymore. Recently I've been intrigued by SUSY and (less so) String Theory, but I'm...
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    What are the Topical Physics Video Lectures Offered by MIT and Yale?

    MIT offers video lectures on introductory physics on their website. As well as many other sciences and topics. http://web.mit.edu/itunesu/ They are primarily available through iTunes U (author: MIT) but they also have the videos on the aforementioned website. They cover Classical...
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    MIT series on Electromagnetism

    This has been helping me throughout my semester in an intermediate level EM course, so I thought I'd post it here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=C2CEECFD938FD494"
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    PhD in Physics at MIT: Requirements, Time & Cost

    If someone wants to go for a Ph.D program for physics at MIT, then what are the general requirements? And, how long does it take, and how much does it cost?
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    For Undergrad: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Stanford?

    I'm just wondering, but if you are a good student at HYPMS or maybe even UPenn, is there a good chance of earning near 100K fresh out of college? Or is this just a big misconception that most ambitious high school students have?
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    Planning for MIT: Internships & MS in IT

    hii i am currently studying in India .i am in IT branch and later want to do MS in MIT,,i am currently in first year..what shoul;d be my plan of action for going to MIT for internships and later MS?
  8. Lisa!

    What is the neutron source and energy used for BNCT and how is it made suitable?

    I've read MIT explanations on BNCT and some other articles but Istill have some questions about it!(I want to know these in details) 1st of all which neutron sources is used for BNCT? Which neutron energy is suitable for BNCT and why? which methods are used to make neutron' energy suitable for...
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    Programs How can I get into MIT Physics Phd program?

    Hey! I'm a freshman at Grove City college, (small liberal arts college in Pennsylvania) and am majoring in physics. What should I do to eventually get into the MIT (or other really good school's) Phd physics program. I'm willing to work really hard for it (I suppose you have to) and will do...
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    Explanation wanted for a demonstration in MIT phyiscs lec #6

    The demonstration: A mass of 2kg is hanged to a string that is hanged vertically from a fixture. Another string is attached to the bottom of the mass and then this bottom string is given a downward pull. Note that the strings used are assumed identical. This demonstration can be found here...
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    Can I get into Caltech or MIT?

    hello. I want to go to caltech for astrophysics. GPA: 3.96 (Unweighted) Course work: 9 IB classes junior year and this coming year. Diploma Candiate. (IB HL Math. IB Chem HL, IB Bio HL, IB physics sl.) I am testing in 3 IB science classes, for a total of 7 IB tests, which 5 are HL. Also...
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    Advice for Friend Who Wants to Go to MIT for Engineering

    I have a friend who says he wants to become an engineer, and says the only way he will become a respected engineer is by going to MIT as an ungdergraduate. I told him he is f****ing ridiculous and shouldn't think like that. Tell me what to tell him to change his mind.
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    Admissions IIT Qualified but Aiming Higher: Can I Apply to MIT?

    I just got my IIT(Indian Institute of Technology) result. I qualified but i wouldn't be able to get in Mech Engineering. Meanwhile I am taking admission in BITS this coming July(Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences). BITS is a respected university in India. But i want to apply to a...
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    Schools MIT Freshman Physics Requirements to Getting In

    What are the requirements for entry as a freshman at say, MIT? (Studying physics of course). I've heard its highly competitive... All and any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    Caltech and mit graduate programs

    My goals are caltech and mit phd/ms programs. What must i do at the very least? Besides the tests of course...
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    How Can Sam Reach MIT for Electronics/Computer Sciences?

    Hi I’m just about to start my A Levels in the UK and for my GCSE's I got English Lang B English Lit B Maths A Science A* Additional Science A* RE B Statistics B IT (Diploma Worth 4 GCSE's) A Graphic Products B Engineering Level 2 BETC Distinction (Worth 2 GCSE @ A*) I’m going to do at A Level...
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    Admissions Korean MIT Acceptees: Share Your Application Story

    Any Korean here applied to MIT and got accepted? I'm applying next year and need some advice I would like to know what you guys' GPA and SAT was and what ur extra curricular (including volunteer and working) was It would be great to see what u guys wrote for your application essay
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    Grad student life at Berkeley, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Cornell

    I'm interested to hear from Grad Students at these schools about anything they wish they had known when they were applying. How competitive/compassionate are the students? How is the weather? Are people happy? Is the town in complete economic distress? Do you like the whole department, or...
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    MIT vs UMich: Making a Decision on College Admissions and Merit Aid

    I got into MIT and the University of Michigan (out-of-state). In total, I'm getting like 25,000 in merit aid (including 20k from LSA) per year, bringing the bill down to about 20k per year--before I factor in my savings, work-study, etc. Though I haven't seen the aid statement from MIT, I doubt...
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    Exploring the Future of MIT Open Courseware: Updates on Lecture Videos

    Are they going to continued to add more videos to there MIT open courseware program or they not going to add anymore lecture videos?
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    (UK) What are the GCSE levels requirements to apply for MIT?

    (UK) What are the GCSE levels requirements to apply for MIT? For UK guys only... What are the GCSE levels requirements to apply for MIT? for those who wants to anser..heres the GCSE leveling here in UK A* A B C D E F G U How many As do you think I'd need for GCSE? Dyou...
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    Admissions Help UK student applying for International Application in MIT

    Help me, I'm really confused coz the school system in the US is completely different from the one here in the UK.. watch this vid to explain what I'm saying...http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=usq7h3n8GUw See, in the US, Students go to Universities in the age of 16...but here in the UK, when...
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    Mit physics 2008 vids (not complete yet)

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    Play with a handyboard from MIT?

    Anyone ever play with a handyboard from MIT? From what I gather, you can't use a high current motor with the stock handyboard unless you want to fry board, as it will only handle up to~600mA or so. How could one use a handyboard to control a high current, high speed ducted fan motor. Many thanks
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    Anything like the Ada Comstock Scholars Program at MIT?

    Background: I'm currently taking classes at a local community college with the intention of transfering to a 4-year university after I get my AS (Associate of Science). I'm a non-traditional student in my 30s who has been working professionally in the tech/computer industry since high school...
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    What is the probability of getting correct directions at MIT?

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    Admissions Applying to MIT: Tips, Strategies & Experiences

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  28. marcus

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    this EurekAlert page links to a MIT press release describing the operation of the new catalyst and potential applications http://search.eurekalert.org/e3/query.html?qt=Nocera&col=ev3rel&qc=ev3rel&x=12&y=16 Dan Nocera is the main person responsible. Here's a ScienceDaily account...
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    Rising Highschool junior interested in going to MIT.

    I'm extremely interested in going to MIT, but due to the expense, I can't exactly afford to go at the moment. I was also want advice on what one might expect me to need to get into MIT. I have a 3.8 GPA, and I'm ranked 4th in my class. I want to major in several different fields...
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    My chances at MIT, Caltech etc.

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    In June 2007 I applied for a Ph.D. to some universities for Spring 2008.Up to November 2007, I didn't get any response from these universities. This in turn motivated me to apply for fall 2008. In spite of my despair , I applied to the top universities for the fall term. Howevre,one of the...
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    Is MIT's Linear Algebra Video Lecture a Must-Watch for Beginners?

    Hi, I found it is a good video lecture in : http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Mathematics/18-06Spring-2005/CourseHome/ so, as a beginner of linear algebra, It is a good stuff for you! All video can be downloaded to your PC. And Professor Strang is so nice speaking!
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    MIT AP Physics + High School Videos

    As exam time is right around the corner I'm looking to "brush up" on the cirriculum of my physics 11 course... I have looked at many of the university videos on here, and although they are very interesting and broaden my physics perspective, they are far out of the scope of my course, so that...
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    MIT Sketch Board: Amazing Computer Assisted Blackboard

    What an amazing computer assisted blackboard.
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    Courses MIT course number for abstract algebra

    Anybody know the name of the MIT course number for Abstract Algebra . Is it even listed as a course on the MIT opencourseware website?
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    MIT OpenCourseWare Linear Algebra

    Has anyone done MIT's OCW for the Linear Algebra course? What do you think? I'm going to try to do it over Winter break at the public library. http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Mathematics/18-06Spring-2005/CourseHome/index.htm Please let me know
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    Self-study, good textbook choices? from MIT OCW

    Self-study, good textbook choices? I'm getting kind of bored with my courses atm, so I'm looking for additional math course to study. Textbooks are by DeGroot and Feller, would these textbooks be okay? I don't want to just trust the reviews on Amazon but a lot of them seem to discourage...
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    What is the Definition of a Vector in Mathematics?

    maybe I'm wrong but when i was following a lesson of mechanics by video lectures the teacher gave a very superficial definition of a vector as an arrow. can i find the complete definition of a vector? maybe in maths? otherwise I'm desappointed about this definition of a vector
  39. Moonbear

    Just because they attend MIT doesn't mean they are smart

    Talk about a stupid stunt! http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN2135396020070921
  40. phoenixthoth

    What Are the Benefits of Taking MIT Online Courses?

    http://www.exoticworldart.com/ufodbase/index.php?page=50
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    What is the Importance of Linear Algebra in Various Fields of Study?

    Just out of curiosity- I had little exposure to Linear Algebra (I never took a full course). I have been watching the lectures on the MIT opencourseware. Seems pretty useful so far. The question I have is who takes a linear algebra course and when (what is your major and what year of school...
  42. Ivan Seeking

    Falsified Resume Forces Resignation of MIT Dean

    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9870469 It is hard to imagine that someone could pull this off at MIT. One would think that someone would have noticed something.
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    Do Indian Students Have a Chance at MIT and Other Top U.S. Universities?

    Can an INDIAN get in MIT? Hi! I am an Indian student in class 11th(passed my 10th this year). I want to do undergraduation in Aeronautical Engineering from top Universities like Massachussetes, Stanford or UC,Berkeley. What are the 'essentials' an applicant must have to make it to...
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    Free Education from MIT - Learn Anything!

    Free education from MIT! I don't know if this is common knowledge, but MIT have put up a lot of course notes for free access. You just need a pdf reader. Here's the link: http://ocw.mit.edu/index.html It is quite frankly amazing! You can learn anything from maths to linguistics, I...
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    Analyzing MIT Prof's Spark Plug Circuit Example: Is He Wrong?

    Hi all. I recently read an article by a MIT prof. about RLC etc ckts in which he has given a spark plug example. I think the analysis given by him is faulty. The link to the document is here: http://ocw.mit.edu/NR/rdonlyres/3EBFD5FD-DCF5-422A-A7E3-E1312C74153D/0/trns1_rc_lc_rlc1.pdf I...
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    Any MIT undergrads/grads here? looking for research there.

    I'm a junior undergraduate looking for some research opportunities in the biomedical engineering dept. at MIT. I don't go to MIT, and yes, I will call their CBE dept. asap to find out. But, is there any inside information on getting a research position there? I hope I'm not asking the wrong...
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    Where Can I Find Free Physics Courses from MIT?

    http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/index.htm
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    Schools Seeking some info on MIT math graduate school

    Google is quite useless in seeking such information so let me try it here, in case anyone knows any others who got into MIT math graduate school etc The sort of information I'm seeking here is 1)expected GPA 2)expected GRE(subject) Also, do you have to be one of those gifted genius who...
  49. W

    Anyone here got accepted at MIT as an undergraduate?

    I am applying there and I was just wondering if anyone here got accepted there as an undergraduate. What did your application looked like?
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    MIT Nuclear Engineering Students - Contact for Textbooks

    Hey there , I wonder If there 's any graduated or undergraduated who studies Nuclear engineering in MIT. I 'd like to know their textbooks and other stuffs about this department . Please contact me .
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