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The MIT Mathematics homepage (math.mit.edu) is the starting point for both: its Latest News and Events sections surface current items, and a Department News Archive link collects past announcements. From the same page you can also reach a dedicated AI transformation page and mathematics stories published in MIT News. Everything below is reachable from the homepage; no account or special access is described in the site's materials.
Finding current news on the homepage
The homepage organizes recent activity under a Latest News heading. Items shown there include:
- Department announcements — for example, the notice welcoming four new faculty members (Jeanne Boursier, Alex Damian, Jorge Garza-Vargas, and Naomi Sweeting) with short biographies of each.
- New site features — such as the announcement of a newly created page on the AI transformation for mathematics, described as collecting "opinions, information, and activities of interest by and for the MIT community."
- Links into MIT News — a "Mathematics in the MIT News" entry points to mathematics-related stories published by MIT's central news office.
To use it: open math.mit.edu, scan the Latest News section, and follow the headline that matches what you need. If you are looking for something older than what is displayed, go to the archive rather than scrolling.
Reaching the Department News Archive
The homepage includes a Department News Archive link alongside the Latest News heading. This is the path for past items that have rotated off the front page.
Steps:
- Go to math.mit.edu.
- In the Latest News area, select the Department News Archive link.
- Browse the archived entries for the announcement or story you need.
Expected result: a listing of earlier department news items. The site materials do not specify how the archive is filtered or sorted, so treat it as a chronological-style browsing list rather than a search tool.
Finding events
The homepage also carries an Events section. This is where upcoming talks, seminars, and department activities are listed.
To use it: open the homepage and go to the Events section; select an event to see its details. If you are planning a visit around a specific talk, check this section before traveling, since listings reflect what the department has posted.
What each destination is best for
| Goal | Where to go | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| See what just happened in the department | Latest News on homepage | Newest announcements, faculty news, site updates |
| Read about mathematics in the wider institute | "Mathematics in the MIT News" link | Mathematics stories from MIT News |
| Find an older announcement | Department News Archive | Past department news items |
| Find a talk or department activity | Events section | Current event listings |
| Follow the department's AI-related activity | AI transformation for mathematics page | Opinions, information, and activities from the MIT community |
Common snags
- Looking for an old item on the homepage. Recent news rotates; use the Department News Archive instead of assuming the item was removed.
- Confusing MIT News with department news. Stories under "Mathematics in the MIT News" are institute-level coverage, not department announcements; the archive holds the department's own items.
- Expecting a searchable events calendar. The materials describe an Events section but do not document search or filtering, so plan to browse the listing as presented.
For prospective students, collaborators, or journalists, the practical route is the same: start at the homepage, use Latest News for what is current, the archive for what is past, and Events for what is coming up.