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A hundred years of curiosity

September/October 2024

After escaping the Nazis and surviving internment camps, Josef Eisinger, PhD ’51, followed his passions to build an impressive scientific career—and a joyful life.

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Walter Smith

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  • Categorized in MIT Alumni News: Cover

    A hundred years of curiosity

    After escaping the Nazis and surviving internment camps, Josef Eisinger, PhD ’51, went on to an impressive scientific career—and, perhaps just as important, a joyful life.

  • Categorized in MIT Alumni News: Feature

    This is MIT and yes, we have bananas

    The Banana Lounge offers beanbag chairs, camaraderie, and a free, potassium-rich snack to students and visitors alike.

  • Categorized in MIT Alumni News: Feature

    In molecules, one chemist sees art

    Grad student So Young Lee has long been a choreographer, baker, and painter. In the lab, she applies her creativity to molecule design.

  • Categorized in MIT Alumni News: President

    Transformative spaces

    New centers for music and design are taking shape on West Campus.

  • Categorized in MIT Alumni News: Campus

    A moment of joy in Killian Court

    New grads sent their caps flying after receiving their diplomas.

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