Healthy people and communities
In partnership with students, staff, faculty, and community partners, MIT is continually researching, supporting, and developing systems that promote health, well-being, and environmental justice for all.
Supporting equitable and vibrant environments
Learn more about how MIT is designing environments that support healthier people and communities by:
- Building a healthy, just, and sustainable food system, including producing a new plant-based, versatile, and locally produced field fritter.
- Rethinking the culture of commuting and encouraging sustainable transportation practices through Access MIT
- Working PowerCorps Boston and other partners at MIT to promote equitable workforce development opportunities for young people while supporting climate and sustainability goals.
- Promoting the Green Building Education program to enhance sustainable design and construction of new spaces at MIT by inviting and empowering building occupants to play a role in meeting the sustainability goals of the campus.
- Collabprtating wtih MIT’s Open Space Programming organizes inclusive and eclectic programs and events designed to engage and connect the Cambridge, MIT, and Kendall Square communities
Additional health initiatives at MIT
MITOS is part of a community of departments, labs, and centers working toward a sustainable and holistically healthy campus. Learn more about initiatives from some of our partners.
MIT is taking action on climate change
Learn more about MIT’s plan to mobilize our strengths to address the accelerating climate crisis.
