Hidden within MIT’s Distinctive Collections, many architectural elements from the earliest days of the Institute’s architecture program still survive as part of the Rotch Art Collection. Among the artworks that conservators salvaged was a set of striking windows of gypsum and stained-glass, dating to the late 18th- to 19th c. Ottoman Empire. This exhibition illuminates the life of these historic windows, tracing their refracted histories from Egypt to MIT, their ongoing conservation, and the cutting-edge research they still prompt.The Maihaugen Gallery (14N-130) is open Monday through Thursday, 10am - 4pm, excluding Institute holidays.

Join a member of our Visitor Experience Team for this 45-minute introductory tour of the MIT Museum. Learn about the collection, our history, and get your questions answered by our gallery experts. Space is limited, please speak to a visitor experience representative at the admission desk when purchasing museum tickets if you would like to participate in the tour.Every Wednesday at 11am Free with museum admission

Looking for an interesting read?The Book Discussion group will host virtual meetings via Zoom. Please write to Maxine Jonas (jonas_m@mit.edu) to be added to their mailing list. They (almost always) meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month, at 11:30am – 1pm.Upcoming titles: September 25: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (736 pages, 2023, fiction) October 23: Silenced Whispers by Afarin, Bellisario (348 pages, 2024, fiction) with the author! December 11: The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins and the Fight for Women in Science by Kate Zernike (363 pages, 2023, non-fiction) January 22: Chasing Beauty, the Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Natalie Dykstra (508 pages, 2024, non-fiction) February 26: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (368 pages, 2022, fiction) March 26: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (205 pages, 1937, classic) April 23: A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle (224 pages, 1991, non-fiction) May 28: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (400 pages, 2022, fiction)

Join us on Wednesday, February 26 to learn about SDM’s graduate certificate in systems and product development! Our one-year program for mid-career professionals features an integrated core class built on the fundamentals of systems engineering, system architecture, and project management. You’ll study and work alongside students in the master’s program, earning credits for MIT coursework and completing the journey with a capstone project tailored to your real-world experience. The program is designed to let you keep working while you study.In this session, program staff will answer your questions about the curriculum and application process. Our engineering and management certificate gives you the tools to incorporate systems principles in your approach to problems in any organization.

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Info SessionJoin Prehealth Advising for a virtual info session hosted by Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Courtney Thoreson, Graduate Admissions Recruiter, will provide an in-depth overview of their MD and MD-PhD programs along with discussing Mayo Clinic 3 campuses, including the flagship campus in Rochester, Minnesota, as well as locations in Arizona and Florida.Mayo Clinic has a strong history of accepting MIT applicants into both their MD and MD-PhD programs, making this a great opportunity to learn more about the application process, curriculum, research opportunities, and what makes Mayo Clinic’s medical education unique. Don't miss this chance to ask questions and gain insights directly from the admissions team!