MIT VISTA

Ready for VISTA Research Insights at MIT’s Research Reactor? ⚛️

This week, we’re visiting MIT’s research reactor for a guided tour organized by Esthem. Join us right after VISTA lunch to get a closer look at one of MIT’s unique research facilities and learn more about how nuclear science is studied and operated in practice.

📍 Location: MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory, meet at the entrance. We will wait for everybody before we go inside.
📆 Date: Friday, June 12, 2026

⏰ Details:
Tour starts at 2:00 PM, right after VISTA lunch

⚠️ Important:
Because the reactor is regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, all participants need to be checked in advance.

RSVP is already closed. Keep posted for more events!

See you there!

Hey everyone! 🌍⚽

The FIFA World Cup kicks off this Thursday!

More than 30 people have already joined the MIT VISTA Prediction Game, but there’s still time to sign up and submit your predictions before the action begins.

Join here: https://www.kicktipp.com/mit-vista/

At the end of the tournament, the top 3 predictors will win:

🥇 MIT VISTA T-shirt
🥈 MIT Mug
🥉 Boston Lobster Plush Toy

Think you know football? Time to prove it 👀

Good luck, and may the best predictor win! 🏆

🎓 Ready to Explore Harvard with MIT VISTA? 🎓

Join us for a guided walking tour of Harvard University! We’ll explore some of Harvard’s most iconic buildings, learn about the university’s history and traditions, and get an insider’s perspective on campus life.

Our tour guide will be Kai Krautter, a PhD student at Harvard Business School, who will take us through some of the most interesting parts of campus.

📍 Meeting Point:
Harvard Business School: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jgrr7Nfp6Mdmi7PMA

📆 Date:
06/10

⏰ Time:
Please meet at 5:45 PM sharp so we can start on time.

🎟️ Cost:
Completely free!

🚶 What to expect:
Be prepared for a fair amount of walking and make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

🎟️RSVP here: https://forms.gle/eyC1V4LH8GbGHcMQ6

We’re looking forward to exploring Harvard with you! If you signed up but can no longer make it, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone else. ✨

🌈 Join us at the *Pride Festival* in Boston Common on June 6th!
Whether you’re marching in the parade or just looking for a relaxed way to celebrate, come hang out with us at the festival afterwards — multiple stages with live music, food trucks, and good vibes on the grass. No fixed schedule, just show up whenever and stay as long as you like!
📍 Location: Boston Common
📆 Date: Saturday, June 6th
⏰ Time: 14:00 – 18:00
We’ll send a follow-up with the exact meetup spot!

What an incredible night! 🎲✨

Our VISTA Game Night was a total success! It was amazing to see so many members of the visiting student community connecting over food, drinks, and some friendly competition.

Huge shoutout to everyone who stopped by! What was your favorite game of the night? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏼

MIT VISTA is hosting a Variety of Tabletop Games! 🎲

Have you been looking for relaxing occasion to get to know more over the visiting student community? What about trying out a “high-stakes” game of poker to win an MIT themed prize? In either case, VISTA’s Game Night is just for you! We will be having a series of fun board games with free food and drinks to all attendees this Saturday, starting at 6:00 PM.

📍 Location: Tang Hall (W84) Community Room (Top Floor)
📆 Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026

⏰ Time:
Event starts at 6:00 pm, must check-in at desk to enter

🪪 Important:
You must RSVP (we cannot guarantee entry to Tang without a name reservation) however feel free to reach out if you are having issues
Spots Limited!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOmvly689XviXPxRQjfcGGDt4y-eflJ5L7qJByeUh0bS7RcA/viewform?usp=header

We’re looking forward to seeing you there! If you signed up but can no longer make it, please let us know so we can offer your spot to someone else ✨

🏛️ Art, history, and a great evening with the VISTA community ✨

This Thursday we explored the beautiful Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum together and enjoyed one of Boston’s most unique spots. From stunning galleries to hidden corners, it was the perfect mix of culture, conversation, and community 🤍

A big thank you to everyone who joined us — and stay tuned for more upcoming VISTA events!

Running with purpose! 🏃‍♀️💙 We had an incredible sunny Sunday morning at the Boston Common for the Race to Cure Sarcoma!

Sarcoma is a rare and aggressive group of cancers, and because it’s so rare, research funding is often limited. That’s why events like this are incredibly important. By showing up, MIT VISTA joined a massive national movement: the Sarcoma Foundation of America has hosted over 130 of these races, bringing together 55,000+ participants and raising more than $8.5 million globally for life-saving research and patient education! 🎗️✨

A huge shoutout to everyone who ran, walked, or cheered us on from the sidelines. Together, we’re helping bring more awareness and support to the sarcoma community.

Art or science? Why not both? 🖼️🔬

We had a fantastic turnout for our VISTA tour of the Image Awards exhibition at the Koch Institute. From hidden cellular structures to gorgeous biological processes, it was incredible to see scientific research through an artistic lens.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a great afternoon! 🙌🏼