MIT offers unofficial “Pirate Certificates” for archery, fencing, pistol or rifle shooting, and sailing. In 2011, the university’s physical education department began issuing official certificates to those who completed all four disciplines. The certificate is an incentive for students to complete their physical education requirement and shows the school’s sense of humor. Actor Matt Damon […]
MIT is involved in various automotive research programs, including the MIT City Car, designed to provide an alternative way for people to travel in urban environments. The lightweight, energy-efficient car features robotic wheels and the ability to stack, addressing problems of parking and congestion. MIT also entered a driverless vehicle in the DARPA Urban Challenge […]
