MIT Student to Host Discovery Channel Show ‘Time Warp’
A lot of MIT graduate student Jeff I. Lieberman’s work deals with human perception, which is interesting because the way Lieberman himself is perceived will soon teeter into weird new territory: He’s going to star in a TV show.
News Briefs
According to Vinayak V. Ranade ’09, president of East Campus, a number of administrators and members of the Residential Life Office found the EC entries in last Friday’s <i>Daily Confusion</i> to be “tasteless.”
What percentage of each dorm’s new residents ranked it as their first choice in the summer lottery?
What percentage of each dorm’s new residents ranked it as their first choice in the summer lottery?
How many freshmen designated each residence as their first choice?
How many freshmen designated each residence as their first choice?
Next House, NW35 Included as Options in Adjustment Lottery
Residence Exploration kicked off last Friday to introduce freshmen to the undergraduate dormitories at MIT. Many changes characterized this year’s REX, including the addition of Next House and the new dormitory NW35 to the Adjustment Lottery, as well as the exclusion of Bexley Hall in Dormitory Council-sponsored REX events.
Many Colleges Join Petition to Lower Legal Drinking Age to 18
Two college presidents, both in Georgia, have withdrawn their names from a petition to reconsider the legal drinking age after it drew blistering criticism last week from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, safety experts, transportation officials, and politicians.
First-Years Explore Campus, Community During Orientation
Incoming first-year undergraduate and graduate students descended upon the MIT campus as orientation activities officially started on Sunday.
Out in the Open: Some MIT Scientists Sharing Results, Posting Unpublished Data
Barry J. Canton, a 28-year-old biological engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has posted raw scientific data, his thesis proposal, and original research ideas on an online Web site for all to see.
Students’ Presentation Shows How to Get Free T Fare
Documents made public by an MBTA lawsuit against MIT undergraduates show how anyone can get free T fare by copying an existing CharlieTicket or by making their own.
Researchers Question Long-Term Effect of Cervical Cancer Vaccines
Two vaccines against cervical cancer are being widely used without sufficient evidence about whether they are worth their high cost or even whether they will effectively stop women from getting the disease, two articles in last week’s New England Journal of Medicine conclude.
MBTA Sues Three Students to Stop Speech on Subway Vulnerabilities
An MIT student project showing how anyone with a magnetic card writer can ride the Boston subway for free was not presented at this summer’s DEF CON hacker convention because of an emergency court order. But details sufficient to repeat the attack were published in open court documents by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority in its request for a restraining order.
Dean for Graduate Education Steven Lerman ’72 Shares Thoughts on MIT
<i>This is the first interview in a five-part series introducing incoming students to some of MIT’s faculty, staff, and student leaders.</i><i> Today, The Tech interviews Steven R. Lerman ’72, Dean for Graduate Education, who offers advice for incoming students, discusses his work with graduate students, and shares his memories of being an undergraduate at MIT.</i>
Steven R. Lerman ’72
<b>Educational Background</b>: SB 1972, Masters ’73, Ph.D. ’75. Dissertation in transportation systems, a branch of CEE.
Charges Dropped Against Student Arrested in NW16
Felony charges against Michael P. Short G related to his arrest in the basement of NW16 have been dropped. According to the motion filed by the prosecution on July 18, dropping the charges is “in the interests of justice as discipline proceedings will be conducted by the MIT internal discipline board.”
Congress Acts to Overhaul College Loan Regulations
Congress overwhelmingly approved an overhaul of the nation’s higher education law on July 31, adding dozens of provisions and programs to help families with soaring college costs.
MIT Files Patent Suit Against Biotech Company Affymetrix
MIT filed a lawsuit against biotechnology company Affymetrix last month, alleging the company’s GeneChip technology infringes an existing MIT patent.
Columbia’s Colombo Will Be Dean for Student Life
Costantino “Chris” Colombo, dean for student affairs at Columbia University’s undergraduate schools, was chosen as MIT’s new dean for student life. Colombo, whose appointment is effective beginning Aug. 18, will move into Next House with his family.
Alexander Vladimir d’Arbeloff ’49
Alexander Vladimir d’Arbeloff ’49, a visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Boston-based high-tech company Teradyne before becoming the eighth chairman of the MIT Corporation, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, surrounded by family. He was 80.
Missing ’95 Alumna Arrested in Afghanistan
Aafia Siddiqui ’95, missing since 2003, was arrested in Afghanistan and was arraigned Tuesday morning in Federal District Court in New York City. She is accused of picking up an assault rifle and shooting at U.S. personnel when she was in Afghan police custody.