MIT Grad Link

🐶🎓 A nanoscientist graduates with her very good boy

MIT News shares a Commencement moment featuring Chemical Engineering PhD graduate Michelle Quien celebrating graduation with Vinny-an unofficial member of her research group who’s been there through the entire PhD journey (and even got his own custom graduation fit).

Shoutout to Michelle (and Vinny) for the wholesome science + community energy. ✨

🔗 Read more on MIT News: https://news.mit.edu/2026/nanoscientist-graduates-with-her-very-good-boy-0529

🌿🎶🧘 Rooted: A Yoga and Live Plant Music Experience (Free & open to all)

Join a creative outdoor session of gentle yoga, guided rest, and live “plant music” at Kendall/MIT Open Space.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Kendall/MIT Open Space (292 Main Street, Cambridge)
🔗 Details: https://www.openspace.mit.edu/calendar/rooted-6-9-26

What to expect:

- Gentle yoga flow with optional assists (led by Marlene Boyette + Malaika Bonafide)
- Guided relaxation with singing bowls
- Live plant-music performance by sound designer/artist Skooby Laposky, translating plant biodata into ambient sound

🧘 Bring a yoga mat, wear layers, and arrive a few minutes early to complete a waiver.
⚠️ First come, first served (regardless of registration).