Montag, 9. April 2012

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 Hello, everyone! Would you like to know some interesting facts about Massachusetts Institute of Technology? I hope, you would. It's a private institution covering more than 145 acres (58 hectares) in Cambridge, Mass. The campus borders the Charles River and overlooks downtown Boston. Its buildings range from neoclassic to modern structures, some designed by noted architect I.M. Pei. Among the sculptures and other artwork throughout the campus are creations by Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, and Louise Nevelson.

Known for its excellence in engineering and scientific research, the institute contains many specialized laboratories. There are five academic schools—the School of Architecture and Planning, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities and Social Science, the Sloan School of Management, and the School of Science—and the Whitaker College of Health Sciences and Technology. But MIT's notably economicspolitical science, urban studies, linguistics, and philosophy are also strong.Besides, research at MIT aims to develop innovative solutions to the world’s most daunting challenges, from addressing the energy needs of tomorrow to improving cancer therapies.
Isn't it impressive? If you have a chance to study there, what spe
cialty would you choose?