March 14, 2020
Happy Pi Day! Here’s a roundup of the latest from the MIT community.
 
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Kindness in the Face of Uncertainty
Thank you to the many people across our community who are working around the clock on the Institute’s Covid-19 response. In this MIT Weekly you will find updates related to the current situation, which includes a move to online instruction for all classes following spring break. We also look to MindHandHeart, Chalk of the Day artists, and others for reminders that in these challenging times, kindness matters. As President Reif has said, “Please take care of yourselves and of each other, as we strive to take care of you all.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Top Headlines
Three ways to protect yourself and others from Covid-19
MIT Medical advises developing three habits as a long-term strategy for keeping the community healthy.
Full story via MIT Medical →
Update for MIT students: Expedited move-out
Time-sensitive information for MIT students on how the Institute is prepared to support and help during the transition to online learning.
Read the letter via MIT News  →
Update related to the spring 2020 semester for international MIT students
The International Students Office provides special guidance for international MIT students in relation to the Institute's Covid-19 response.
Learn more →
Update for MIT faculty, staff, and postdocs on working from home
Acting Deputy EVP Tony Sharon and Vice President for Human Resources Ramona Allen share work-from-home guidance to limit the spread of Covid-19.
Read the letter via MIT News →
MIT takes significant steps in response to Covid-19
Letter from President L. Rafael Reif to the MIT community.
Full story via MIT News →
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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In the Media
Fighting the virus: How might Covid-19 be contained? // The Economist
Professor Regina Barzilay discusses her work developing a machine learning model that identified a new antibiotic, and how artificial intelligence techniques could potentially be applied to undercovering treatments for viruses like Covid-19. “My hope is that given the success of the model in the antibacterial space it can be applied to a broader set of diseases,” Barzilay says.
Full story via The Economist →
Can you solve it? Are you a master of reflection? // The Guardian
A coloring puzzle designed by graduate student Alex Berke was featured in The Guardian. Berke’s idea is to “introduce mathematical ideas about symmetry through the process of coloring in. It’s an engaging introduction to the maths of ‘group theory.’”
Full story via The Guardian →
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.14
Our community aims to grow stronger amid the challenge of Covid-19. It also aims to grow bigger, with the pending announcement of regular action admissions decisions today, Pi Day, a cherished Institute observance. With this in mind, a new video from MIT Admissions previews the arrival of online decisions, which will be available this afternoon starting at 1:59 EDT — and the ensuing delivery of silver tubes.
Watch the video →
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Did You Know?
In response to the evolving Covid-19 situation, all MIT Libraries locations are now closed until further notice. Library staff will remain available during the closure to help the community access online resources and services.
Learn more via MIT Libraries →
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