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TPP Class of 2025!
May 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
TPP Class of 2025!
Final IDS.449 of the year!
Grant Genzman SM '16
Seamus Bann SM '17
Mahmoud Ramadan SM '23
Ben Lewis SM '24
Mrigi Munjal SM '24
Chris Womack ’21, SM '24
Dan Erkel SM '23
Grant Genzman SM '16
Seamus Bann SM '17
Mahmoud Ramadan SM '23
Ben Lewis SM '24
Mrigi Munjal SM '24
Chris Womack ’21, SM '24
Dan Erkel SM '23
May 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Final IDS.449 of the year!
Grant Genzman SM '16
Seamus Bann SM '17
Mahmoud Ramadan SM '23
Ben Lewis SM '24
Mrigi Munjal SM '24
Chris Womack ’21, SM '24
Dan Erkel SM '23
Grant Genzman SM '16
Seamus Bann SM '17
Mahmoud Ramadan SM '23
Ben Lewis SM '24
Mrigi Munjal SM '24
Chris Womack ’21, SM '24
Dan Erkel SM '23
Last week, we came together to celebrate Munther Dahleh and the release of his latest book Data, Systems, and Society: Harnessing AI for Societal Good.📚
May 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Last week, we came together to celebrate Munther Dahleh and the release of his latest book Data, Systems, and Society: Harnessing AI for Societal Good.📚
Spring Ceramics Sale - A portion of the proceeds supports the W20 Arts Studios ceramics program, helping to maintain equipment and provide resources for this creative community space.
May 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Spring Ceramics Sale - A portion of the proceeds supports the W20 Arts Studios ceramics program, helping to maintain equipment and provide resources for this creative community space.
TPP student Martin Staadecker was one of the finalists for the Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize. Way to go Martin!
May 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
TPP student Martin Staadecker was one of the finalists for the Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize. Way to go Martin!
TPP Flash Talks!
Ellie - Improving Data Production Processes
Lisa - Privacy-Preserving Collaborative Cyber Risk Modeling
Alicia - Artificially Testing Privacy
Nicola - Traceability concepts for consumer privacy
Ben - Autonomy and Cyber Warfare
Ellie - Improving Data Production Processes
Lisa - Privacy-Preserving Collaborative Cyber Risk Modeling
Alicia - Artificially Testing Privacy
Nicola - Traceability concepts for consumer privacy
Ben - Autonomy and Cyber Warfare
May 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
TPP Flash Talks!
Ellie - Improving Data Production Processes
Lisa - Privacy-Preserving Collaborative Cyber Risk Modeling
Alicia - Artificially Testing Privacy
Nicola - Traceability concepts for consumer privacy
Ben - Autonomy and Cyber Warfare
Ellie - Improving Data Production Processes
Lisa - Privacy-Preserving Collaborative Cyber Risk Modeling
Alicia - Artificially Testing Privacy
Nicola - Traceability concepts for consumer privacy
Ben - Autonomy and Cyber Warfare
TPP Flash Talks: Decarbonization
May 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
TPP Flash Talks: Decarbonization
TPP flash talks!
Yael - Small Stores, Big Barriers: Understanding Constraints and Opportunities for Micro-retail Firms
Lucia - Manufacturing workforce development strategy
Alvin - Preserving Human Autonomy in AI-Mediated Negotiations
Yael - Small Stores, Big Barriers: Understanding Constraints and Opportunities for Micro-retail Firms
Lucia - Manufacturing workforce development strategy
Alvin - Preserving Human Autonomy in AI-Mediated Negotiations
May 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
TPP flash talks!
Yael - Small Stores, Big Barriers: Understanding Constraints and Opportunities for Micro-retail Firms
Lucia - Manufacturing workforce development strategy
Alvin - Preserving Human Autonomy in AI-Mediated Negotiations
Yael - Small Stores, Big Barriers: Understanding Constraints and Opportunities for Micro-retail Firms
Lucia - Manufacturing workforce development strategy
Alvin - Preserving Human Autonomy in AI-Mediated Negotiations
At the NewSpace Africa Conference 2025 in Cairo, TPP alum Danielle Wood presented on the panel called “Harnessing Earth Observation for a Resilient and Sustainable Africa.”
April 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
At the NewSpace Africa Conference 2025 in Cairo, TPP alum Danielle Wood presented on the panel called “Harnessing Earth Observation for a Resilient and Sustainable Africa.”
TPPers Alicia and Eli attended this month’s SPI's State Visit Day.
April 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
TPPers Alicia and Eli attended this month’s SPI's State Visit Day.
2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase - TPPers showed up to celebrate Shreeya's piece: Tomorrow's Light (embroidery floss, mirrors, ink, 2025).
April 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase - TPPers showed up to celebrate Shreeya's piece: Tomorrow's Light (embroidery floss, mirrors, ink, 2025).
Decarbonization flash talks presented by Luke, Chris, Seth, and Adam.
April 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Decarbonization flash talks presented by Luke, Chris, Seth, and Adam.
Helena: Reducing 🚀 launch emissions impact by altering launch parameters
Carissma: Mass & distance estimation simulations for the Nancy Grace Roman Space 🔭 using PyLIMASS
Maya: Defining orbital capacity through operational feasibility
Connor: Systems design for cislunar space situational awareness
Carissma: Mass & distance estimation simulations for the Nancy Grace Roman Space 🔭 using PyLIMASS
Maya: Defining orbital capacity through operational feasibility
Connor: Systems design for cislunar space situational awareness
April 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Helena: Reducing 🚀 launch emissions impact by altering launch parameters
Carissma: Mass & distance estimation simulations for the Nancy Grace Roman Space 🔭 using PyLIMASS
Maya: Defining orbital capacity through operational feasibility
Connor: Systems design for cislunar space situational awareness
Carissma: Mass & distance estimation simulations for the Nancy Grace Roman Space 🔭 using PyLIMASS
Maya: Defining orbital capacity through operational feasibility
Connor: Systems design for cislunar space situational awareness
TPP flash talks!
Marilena - Data-driven mapping of workforce AI optimism
Finn - Natural Language to Bash Translation
Ethan - Behavioral Modeling for Microtransit
Shayaan - Neutron Resonance Transmission Analysis of Nuclear Material for Reactor Safeguards Applications
Marilena - Data-driven mapping of workforce AI optimism
Finn - Natural Language to Bash Translation
Ethan - Behavioral Modeling for Microtransit
Shayaan - Neutron Resonance Transmission Analysis of Nuclear Material for Reactor Safeguards Applications
April 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
TPP flash talks!
Marilena - Data-driven mapping of workforce AI optimism
Finn - Natural Language to Bash Translation
Ethan - Behavioral Modeling for Microtransit
Shayaan - Neutron Resonance Transmission Analysis of Nuclear Material for Reactor Safeguards Applications
Marilena - Data-driven mapping of workforce AI optimism
Finn - Natural Language to Bash Translation
Ethan - Behavioral Modeling for Microtransit
Shayaan - Neutron Resonance Transmission Analysis of Nuclear Material for Reactor Safeguards Applications
TPSS organized a study break today that included coffee, conversations, and chaos (and pastries).
April 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
TPSS organized a study break today that included coffee, conversations, and chaos (and pastries).
Fischer, a current TPP student, is on the MIT track team. While he didn’t run today, we’d all like to congratulate everyone who ran the Boston Marathon!
April 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Fischer, a current TPP student, is on the MIT track team. While he didn’t run today, we’d all like to congratulate everyone who ran the Boston Marathon!
Thank you for sharing your career paths with us today at IDS.449 Ross Collins SM ’12, PhD ’15, Angi Acocella AF ’13, SM ’15, PhD ’22 and Aleja Jimenez Jaramillo SM ’23!
April 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Thank you for sharing your career paths with us today at IDS.449 Ross Collins SM ’12, PhD ’15, Angi Acocella AF ’13, SM ’15, PhD ’22 and Aleja Jimenez Jaramillo SM ’23!
Friday's IDS.449 featured Josephine Wolff SM ’12, PhD ’15, Bryan Moser ’87, SM ’89, and Macauley Kenney SM ’16.
After lunch, we came together to listen to a special update from the Institute.
After lunch, we came together to listen to a special update from the Institute.
April 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Friday's IDS.449 featured Josephine Wolff SM ’12, PhD ’15, Bryan Moser ’87, SM ’89, and Macauley Kenney SM ’16.
After lunch, we came together to listen to a special update from the Institute.
After lunch, we came together to listen to a special update from the Institute.
TPP student check-in. Boba Tea provided by Gong Cha on Newbury Street in Boston.
April 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
TPP student check-in. Boba Tea provided by Gong Cha on Newbury Street in Boston.
TPP alum Rob Perrons delivered a presentation at the United Nations in Geneva on March 27 that sparked a lot of discussion and debate among the delegates in attendance. Rob is a professor at Professor at Queensland University of Technology.
April 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
TPP alum Rob Perrons delivered a presentation at the United Nations in Geneva on March 27 that sparked a lot of discussion and debate among the delegates in attendance. Rob is a professor at Professor at Queensland University of Technology.
Current TPP Director Christine Ortiz with former TPP Director Noelle Selin. Looking forward to seeing all the past directors at the TPP 50 Anniversary Celebration October 9-10, 2025.
April 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Current TPP Director Christine Ortiz with former TPP Director Noelle Selin. Looking forward to seeing all the past directors at the TPP 50 Anniversary Celebration October 9-10, 2025.
Last month, TPP student Anthony Valiaveedu gave a talk about nuclear ship design seminar.
April 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Last month, TPP student Anthony Valiaveedu gave a talk about nuclear ship design seminar.
TPP alum Vivienne Zhang SM ’23 is in Cambridge this week. She and her friend Meiri (just admitted to TPP) stopped by today. Welcome Meiri!
April 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
TPP alum Vivienne Zhang SM ’23 is in Cambridge this week. She and her friend Meiri (just admitted to TPP) stopped by today. Welcome Meiri!
TPP alum Michael Davidson SM ’14, PhD ’18 presented at the EIMC2 seminar series. Michael is an assistant professor with the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC, San Diego, where he leads the Power Transformation Lab.
March 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
TPP alum Michael Davidson SM ’14, PhD ’18 presented at the EIMC2 seminar series. Michael is an assistant professor with the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC, San Diego, where he leads the Power Transformation Lab.
Thank you to everyone who came out last night to meet TPP Director Christine Ortiz!
March 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out last night to meet TPP Director Christine Ortiz!