MIT Traditions
This annual event at MIT celebrates the mathematical constant π (pi) and happens on March 14. What is it called?
What is Pi Day?
MIT is famous for having a very large number (98+) of these prestigious awards, given to people for outstanding contributions in various fields. What are these awards called?
What are Nobel Prizes?
This famous MIT building is known for its large dome and is sometimes featured in student pranks. What is the building called?
What is the Great Dome?
This MIT graduate co-founded Dropbox, a popular file-sharing service. Who is he?
Who is Drew Houston?
Twice a year, an event called “MIThenge” occurs when the sunset aligns perfectly with the Infinite Corridor. What are the two months when this happens?
What are January and November?
MIT’s OpenCourseWare provides free access to educational materials from how many MIT courses?
What are over 2,600 courses?
MIT’s motto is “mens et manus,” which means “mind and hand” in Latin. What does this motto emphasize about MIT’s approach to education?
What is combining academic learning with practical experience?
This company was founded out of MIT Sloan and allows consumers to cut bottle drink consumption through its smart beverage machines that deliver flavored water straight from the tap.
What is Bevi?
MIT students are known for creating elaborate pranks. What is this culture of pranks called?
What is MIT hacking?
In 2016, MIT launched a program that allows people to earn a certificate for completing specific courses. What is this program called?
What is MITx?
This unique phenomenon at MIT involves a specific alignment of the sunset with a corridor on campus. What is this event called?
What is MIThenge?
This MIT professor was known for his work in neural networks and is considered a pioneer in AI. Who was he?
Who is Marvin Minsky?
Every year, MIT students and staff get to explore and teach various topics during a special month called the Independent Activities Period. What is this period known as?
What is IAP (Independent Activities Period)?
MIT holds many patents and is ranked second in the world for this. What is MIT known for in relation to patents?
What are utility patents?
MIT is located in which city in Massachusetts?
What is Cambridge?
This invention from MIT is used worldwide for communication and was developed by Tim Berners-Lee. What is it?
What is the World Wide Web?
In 1958, MIT students measured the length of a bridge using a unique unit named after a student. What is this unit called?
What is a smoot?
This online platform, started by MIT, has over 4 million subscribers and is the largest .edu channel on YouTube. What is it called?
What is MIT OpenCourseWare on YouTube?
MIT’s campus has been featured in a Marvel movie, including a scene with a famous character flying over it. Which Marvel movie featured MIT?
What is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?
This MIT program helps entrepreneurs around the world learn about innovation and startup strategies. What is this program called?
What are MIT Bootcamps?