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Welcome to MIT on the World Wide Web
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of the world's premier research universities,
dedicated to advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, and other
areas of scholarship. Founded in 1861 in response to the growing industrialization of the
United States, MIT has since played a key role in the development of many aspects of modern
science, engineering, mathematics, and technology.
MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the Charles River from Boston.
The Institute comprises five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic
departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.
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MIT AT A GLANCE — 1998
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Founded: 1861
Location: Cambridge, MA
Enrollment: ~10,000 students
Faculty: ~1,000 members
Nobel Laureates: 44+
Research Budget: $900M/yr
Motto: Mens et Manus
Colors: Cardinal Red & Gray
Athletics: MIT Engineers (NCAA III)
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Latest News & Highlights
MIT Researchers Advance Human Genome Mapping
November 1998
Scientists at the Whitehead Institute/MIT Center for Genome Research have contributed
significant sequencing data to the international Human Genome Project effort.
New Media Lab Projects Showcase
October 1998
The MIT Media Lab presents its autumn 1998 showcase of research projects spanning
digital interfaces, wearable computing, and intelligent environments.
Lincoln Laboratory Satellite Tracking Update
October 1998
MIT Lincoln Laboratory contributes to tracking of the newly launched ISS Zarya module,
the first component of the International Space Station placed into orbit.
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OpenCourseWare Planning Underway
September 1998
MIT faculty and administration explore the possibility of making course materials
freely available on the World Wide Web to learners worldwide.
Sloan School of Management Ranks #1
September 1998
The MIT Sloan School of Management receives top national rankings for its MBA
programs in finance, operations management, and technology management.
Y2K Preparedness Task Force Report
August 1998
MIT's Year 2000 (Y2K) Task Force issues its preliminary report on institutional
readiness for the turn of the millennium. All major systems under review.
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Research at MIT
MIT is home to some of the world's most advanced research laboratories and centers.
With an annual research budget exceeding $900 million, the Institute supports
groundbreaking work across all scientific and engineering disciplines.
| Laboratory / Center |
Focus Area |
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| Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research |
Genomics, cell biology, developmental biology |
wi.mit.edu |
| MIT Media Laboratory |
Digital media, human-computer interaction, wearable computing |
media.mit.edu |
| MIT Lincoln Laboratory |
Defense technology, air traffic control, space surveillance |
ll.mit.edu |
| Laboratory for Computer Science (LCS) |
Networking, programming languages, distributed systems |
lcs.mit.edu |
| Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE) |
Electromagnetic theory, quantum physics, communications |
rle.mit.edu |
| Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (AI Lab) |
Artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, neural networks |
ai.mit.edu |
| Center for Genome Research |
Human Genome Project, computational biology |
genome.wi.mit.edu |
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Academic Programs
Undergraduate
MIT offers the S.B. (Bachelor of Science) degree across 32 departments and programs.
The General Institute Requirements ensure all undergraduates receive broad scientific
and humanistic preparation alongside their chosen major.
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Graduate
Graduate programs lead to S.M., M.Eng., Ph.D., and Sc.D. degrees. MIT's graduate
programs are consistently ranked among the finest in the world, with particular
strength in engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, and economics.
Graduate Admissions
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Continuing Education
MIT Professional Education and the Center for Advanced Educational Services
offer programs for working professionals. MIT also makes selected course
materials available to the public via the World Wide Web.
Professional Education
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MIT in 1998 — Notable Achievements
| Alumni & Faculty Honors |
44 MIT-affiliated Nobel Prize winners as of 1998
25 National Medal of Science recipients
Numerous Turing Award winners in computer science
Over 4,000 companies founded by MIT alumni
Combined annual revenue of MIT-related companies exceeds $232 billion
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| Current Initiatives — 1998 |
Human Genome Project contributions (Whitehead/MIT)
ISS component tracking via Lincoln Laboratory
Internet 2 high-speed networking research
Y2K institutional preparedness review
Advanced robotics and neural network research (AI Lab)
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Campus Life
Life at MIT extends well beyond the laboratory and lecture hall. MIT students participate
in more than 400 recognized student organizations, 31 varsity sports teams, and a vibrant
residential community of 12 undergraduate dormitories and 5 independent living groups.
The Institute's commitment to the whole student is reflected in its motto: Mens et Manus —
Mind and Hand.
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