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Open House: Developing Immersive Technologies
Immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and extended reality (XR) are transforming how we design, build, and manufacture products. These practical tools drive immediate efficiency and innovation, allowing engineering teams to streamline production pipelines and enhance design collaboration right now.

Join us for an exclusive virtual open house on May 11, 2026, at 3pm EDT to explore MIT's Developing Immersive Technologies: Manufacturing and Design Engineering course. You will meet Dr. Brian Anthony, walk through the hands-on curriculum, and get your questions answered during a live Q&A session.
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Anna Frebel
Prof. Anna Frebel is an observational astronomer and astrophysicist. She received her PhD from the Australian National University in 2007 and did postdoctoral work as a WJ McDonald Fellow in Austin, TX (2006-2008) and as Clay Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA), in Cambridge, MA (2009-2012).
Prof. Frebel has received numerous honors and awards for her research into the oldest stars in the universe, including the 2010 Annie Jump Cannon Award (American Astronomical Society), a 2013 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation, and in 2016 she was named one of ScienceNews Magazine's “Ten Scientists to Watch”.
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The Rooted Leader: Self-Leadership as a Strategic Advantage for Women in STEM
The Rooted Leader: Self-Leadership as a Strategic Advantage for Women in STEM
To take the next step in leadership, Anna Frebel, Ph.D., discusses why women leaders must first pause and decide where they want to go — and who they want to be when they get there.

The boundaries of STEM are shifting. Increasingly, we are recognizing the evolution to STEMM — acknowledging medicine, alongside mathematics, as a central pillar of innovation. From cardiovascular research to veterinary science, disciplines are converging, new roles are emerging, and expectations are rising.