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Addressing fundamental questions and society's great challenges

You’ll find an education at the MIT School of Science is marked by rigorous academics and research with incredibly talented individuals. In the classroom, on the bench, or out in the field — you’re supported by our community.

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PhD student Kathrin Kajderowicz is studying how hibernation-like states could pave the way for new hypothermic therapies. Photo: Justin Knight
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Kuheli Dutt stands in Lobby 10

Kuheli Dutt, assistant dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the School of Science at MIT. Credit: Rose Lincoln
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Jay Mahat, a postdoctoral fellow in the Sharp lab. Photo: Bob O’Connor

What We're About

We think that when we make a discovery, we’ve answered a question; but almost always what we've done is pose a new question.

Nergis Mavalvala
Dean of the MIT School of Science

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