Tell her to go to it: An Exhibit on Women’s Experiences is on display at the

Maihaugen Gallery,Building 14N, next to the Institute Archives and Special Collections

“If a girl comes along who really wants to be an engineer tell her to go to it,” said Lydia Weld, Class of 1904. The wisdom and determination of MIT’s women are showcased in an exhibit that reveals the history of women establishing themselves as students, faculty, administrators and staff at MIT. From the first women’s labs and dorms, to finding community and equity in the ranks, learn about their story through original letters, publications, photos and records from the Institute Archives.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through December 16, 2010.

For more information, contact:

maihaugen-lib@mit.edu