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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the world's leading research university for engineering, computer science, and scientific innovation. Founded in 1861 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, MIT fosters a hands-on maker culture where undergraduates engage directly in cutting-edge research alongside faculty.
Mascot: Engineer
Notable Alumni
Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11 moonwalker)•Kofi Annan (UN Secretary-General)•Richard Feynman (Nobel Prize-winning physicist)
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MIT Police patrol a well-lit, integrated campus 24/7 with blue-light phones, escort services, and security cameras. Clery data shows very low per-capita violent crime.
Cambridge is a relatively safe urban area with low violent crime rates. The Kendall Square and Central Square areas near campus are well-trafficked and well-lit, though petty theft can occur.
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