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Decoding the Brain’s Circuits

July 2017

Kay Tye ’03 tackles fundamental questions of neuroscience.

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How the Brain Seeks Pleasure and Avoids Pain
Neuroscientist Kay Tye tackles the physical basis of emotions and behavior.
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From the NFL to MIT: The Double Life of John Urschel
Whether he’s blocking a 300-pound defensive lineman or hitting the math books, this doctoral candidate just won’t quit.
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Rethinking Feminine Hygiene in India
A product idea hatched at MIT evolves into biodegradable menstrual pads—and a win for gender equity.
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The Problems We Do Not See
A world of challenges awaits engineers’ attention.
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