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George Eastman’s Nose is Available for Rubbing

Is the Eastman plaque a lost tradition? Most importantly, has it ever brought you good luck?

You’ll Never Look at Bananas the Same Way Again

Invention kit turns ordinary objects, even yourself, into touchpads and keyboard keys.

The Search for Number 17

Professor Patrick Henry Winston ’65, SM ’67, PhD ’70 In the end, it wasn’t all that hard. As a...

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Volunteers Make MIT Stronger, Their Lives Richer

MIT's Alumni Association is supported by more than 9,000 enthusiastic and engaged volunteers. Many volunteers invest their time in improving their local communities via Institute connections. Others organize reunion events or serve on national boards and committees. Still more head up clubs, serve as class officers, or lead affinity groups. In every form, their work is vital to the Alumni Association's mission. In every instance, their efforts help keep them connected and energized.

MIT Alumni Leadership Conference

Alumni Leadership Conference attendees

As volunteers, it's important to take time and appreciate all that your hard work accomplishes for MIT. The best way to do that is by attending the Alumni Leadership Conference. Save the date! ALC is scheduled for September 21-22, 2012!