Highlights & Initiatives

Projects, initiatives and news.

Under its “Fast Forward” climate action plan
Campus Buildings + Architecture (MIT News)

MIT accelerates efforts on path to carbon reduction goals

The “Fast Forward” climate action plan laid out ambitious commitments. Now comes the harder part: making them happen.
The new MIT Museum spans 56
Campus Buildings + Architecture (MIT News)

3 Questions: John Durant on the new MIT Museum at Kendall Square

The MIT Museum director describes how the museum is reinventing itself for the 21st century.
Professor Zachary Hartwig addresses undergraduate nuclear engineering students in their program’s capstone course
Campus Buildings + Architecture (MIT News)

Pursuing progress at the nanoscale

Nuclear Systems Design Project students tackle the real problem of bringing small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) technology to campus.
Norman Magnuson (second from left) worked closely with students in the development and maintenance of The Hive sustainability garden.
Campus Buildings + Architecture (MIT News)

Charting the landscape at MIT

After 48 years with the Institute, Manager of Grounds Services Norman Magnuson reflects on his role in a changing campus and profession.