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A blue glacier flows into a fjord between rocking hills

Spotlight: Jun 3, 2024

A glacier’s flow depends on how tiny defects move through the ice, according to research that may help scientists refine predictions of sea-level rise. “This study really shows the effect of microscale processes on macroscale behavior,” says Meghana Ranganathan PhD ’22.

Jun 3, 2024

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Nobles speaks at the podium to the audience while wearing regalia
COMMENCEMENT

“You'll be confident about what is possible, what you can achieve, how you can apply your talents and skills in this complex world — because you have a hard-earned MIT degree,” Chancellor Melissa Nobles told undergraduates on Friday.
3 graduates throw their grad caps in the air
#THISISMIT

Via @mit on Instagram: The Class of 2024 “is truly a special group of self-starters and trailblazers that can accomplish anything they put their minds to,” Andre Hamelberg says.
A family excitedly cheers around their graduate holding her diploma
#THISISMIT

Via @mit on Instagram: Congratulations, Class of #MIT2024! It’s time to celebrate with family and friends.
Noubar Afeyan speaks during Commencement
COMMENCEMENT

Inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Noubar Afeyan PhD ’87 encouraged the Class of 2024 to “accept impossible missions” and “lead with imagination” in uncertain times.
Diane Hoskins speaks at the podium during an indoor ceremony
COMMENCEMENT

“Design is not a luxury,” Diane Hoskins ’79 told School of Architecture and Planning graduates. “It’s for everyone, everywhere.”
A graduate student looks at the Great Dome while walking in Killian Court
WORDS OF WISDOM

In honor of Commencement, Slice of MIT looks back at some of the wise words shared by invited speakers at MIT graduation ceremonies past.