MIT News Update: Summer Events, Basketball Academy, AI & Education Summit, and History Highlights – August 4, 2025

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Podcast

Good afternoon, MIT community! It's Monday, August 4, 2025, and here's what's happening around campus. First, let's talk about the weather. Today in Cambridge, it's partly sunny with a current temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. As the day progresses, expect hazy sunshine with temperatures reaching up to 88 degrees by mid-afternoon. So, if you're planning to be outdoors, stay hydrated and wear sunscreen. In campus news, the MIT men's basketball team is hosting its annual Basketball Academy this coming weekend, August 9 and 10. The sessions will run from 10 AM to 2 PM each day at Rockwell Cage. This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective student-athletes to engage in competitive games and interact with the MIT coaching staff, as well as current and former players. For more information and to register, visit the MIT Athletics website. Looking ahead, the MIT AI & Education Summit 2025 is scheduled for later this year. The summit will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers, including H.E. Salima Bah, Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation for Sierra Leone; Rod McLeod, Vice President of Social Impact at Braze; and Susan Goldberg, President and CEO of GBH. This event promises to be an insightful exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence and education. Stay tuned for more details as the date approaches. In other news, the MIT History Department has been active with several notable events and appointments. Professor Hiromu Nagahara curated a digital exhibit titled "From Samurai into Engineers: Eiichirō Honma and MIT’s First Japanese Students," now live on the MIT Libraries website. Additionally, Professor Sana Aiyar has been appointed Interim Head of the Program in Women’s and Gender Studies. Congratulations to both professors on their contributions to the MIT community. That's all for today's update. Stay cool, stay informed, and have a great day!