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  Kendall Square Challenge is back!

  After a pandemic-induced hiatus, the Kendall Square Association is thrilled to be bringing back the Kendall Square Challenge taking place on June 9th, 2022! 

• Operations and Programming Associate

  The Kendall Square Association is made up of more than 150 organizations across Kendall Square. From major employers like MIT, Takeda, Biogen, Novartis, Google, and Broad Institute to local non-profit...

• Executive Director

  Where innovation, imagination, and ingenuity thrive. Fourteen years ago, leaders of some of the most innovative organizations in Cambridge’s Kendall Square met to discuss the impact they could affect by proactively...

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  Enjoy the Taste of Springtime

  Try Seasonal Dishes Drop by Clover Food Lab for their delicious seasonal veggie sandwich, packed with New Orleans-style relish, a handful of spinach, and caramelized parsnips. Kendall’s new DIG location...

• Innovation is Essential: Statement from the Kendall Square Association on CMS’s National Coverage Decision

  The Kendall Square Association (KSA) was founded in 2009 on the idea that while we go faster alone, we go further together. Through its convening power and vital programming, the...

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  Advancing DEI in Kendall Will Take Intentionality, Community Effort

  Kendall Square is home to some of the world’s most innovative life sciences, tech and biotech companies — but while these industries are responsible for producing change-the-world research and technology,...

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  Kendall Square Rallies to Support Ukraine

  Over the weekend, MIT and Harvard students (pictured above) gathered for a demonstration in Cambridge. They join communities around the world protesting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Organizations here in Kendall are speaking out and...

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  Honoring Outgoing MIT President L. Rafael Reif 

  After a decade in the post, L. Rafael Reif has announced he will be stepping down from his role as MIT president at the end of 2022. His leadership and vision...

• Woo Your Valentine in Kendall

  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner — don’t forget to make plans! Kendall Square offers many ways to woo your boo, from a gorgeous bouquet @KendallFlowerShop to heart-shaped treats...

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  Synlogic CEO Aoife Brennan On Hybrid Work

  It should come as no surprise that while Kendall was (and continues to be) at the forefront of vaccine creation, it was (and continues to be) leading the way in...

• Leadership Transition

  After 4 years as a board member and 4.5 years as president, I’m leaving the Kendall Square Association. Here’s the letter I shared with the Kendall community: I’m reaching out...

• Stick to Your January Goals

  We’re almost through January, but Kendall Square is a great place to reinvigorate your goals for 2022. Whether you’re opting to steer clear of meat or alcohol for the month,...

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  Through Innovators for Purpose, Michael and Donna Dawson Support Teens to Drive Social Change

  Michael Dawson’s career in STEM started with a tap on the shoulder. Growing up in Florida, he remembers a guidance counselor at his high school pulled him aside and said...

• 10 Things to Look Forward to in 2022

  Although 2022 may have gotten off to a slow start thanks to the Omicron variant, we are incredibly hopeful that this latest surge is short-lived. In the meantime, there is...

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  Keep the Festivities Going in KSQ

  Last week we reflected on the various and creative ways coworkers were planning holiday celebrations this year. But what happens when that company-sponsored cocktail or dinner party ends and you...

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  What's New in 2022! From peer learning to interactive community building and culture events, there's something for everyone at KSA this year.

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  MIT’s Future Founders Initiative: A Conversation with Sangeeta Bhatia

  Last week, the MIT Future Founders Initiative sponsored by Northpond Labs announced nine finalists for its prize competition to promote female entrepreneurs in biotech. The program is a partnership between...

• Holiday Parties—with a Twist

  While colleagues are gathering in person more often this year than last, there is a noticeable shift in how—especially when it comes to celebrations. Instead of big, catered events, most organizations...

• Kendall Square Gives Back

  Alongside its change-the-world corporations, Kendall Square is home to many change-the-world non-profits organizations. Consider supporting these causes on Giving Tuesday this year. Education  Breakthrough Greater Boston Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB)...

• Giving Tuesday in Kendall

  As we begin the holiday season and give thanks on Thursday, let’s also consider giving back. Kendall Square is home to a host of non-profit organizations, and they need our...

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  Amid a buzzy tech scene, Kendall Square stalwart Akamai has to reinvent itself

  Resilience and reinvention are core tenets of the Kendall Square ethos—and they’re top of mind for Akamai CEO Tom Leighton these days. 

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  Cold-Weather Bike Tips

  Kendall Square is no stranger to healthy and sustainable commutes. This fall, 20% of Kendall employees reported they’re biking or walking to work, according to survey data. As the temperature continues to drop...

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  The Future is Bright

  From left to right: Cambridge Crossing, CX Summer Nights, CDK's Morning Yoga in Termeer Square, Silvia Lopez Chavez's latest installation at MIT, The Alchemist sculpture at MIT

• It's Turkey Time in Kendall!

  Don’t sweat holiday cooking — source Thanksgiving staples from Kendall Square.Whether you love the traditional turkey and stuffing, or you’re looking to switch things up this year, Kendall Square has...

• Dog Days of Kendall

  Man’s best friend became even more beloved in the last year and a half. Dogs were home office mainstays and welcome additions to Zoom meetings during the pandemic. And it’s no coincidence...

• Dog Days of Kendall

  Man’s best friend became even more beloved in the last year and a half. Dogs were home office mainstays and welcome additions to Zoom meetings during the pandemic. And it’s no coincidence...

• CONNECTING WITH CAMBRIDGE: Scientific Development and Partnership

  Here at the KSA, we’re on a journey to understand how best to identify solutions to Kendall’s Greatest Challenges by connecting with our City leaders and the broader Cambridge community....

• How can Kendall Square continue to be a positive force for good in the City of Cambridge?

  The responses below are from 15 Cambridge City Council candidates, to a questionnaire circulated by the KSA to all 19 candidates in the summer of 2021. Burhan Azeem: “Kendall Square...

• How will you ensure that Cambridge remains a successful ecosystem for scientific research and discovery?

  The responses below are from 16 Cambridge City Council candidates, to a questionnaire circulated by the KSA to all 19 candidates in the summer of 2021.  Burhan Azeem: “As an...

• Rainy Day Activities Around Kendall

  What’s better than the comfort of warm soup or shaking up your routine on a rainy afternoon? Lucky for you, Kendall has all of those things! From switching up your meeting space to...

• Community Impact: The Broad in Action

  As the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ramps up its efforts to increase the number of students, especially those from underrepresented populations, entering and succeeding in STEM careers, the...

• Community Impact: A Google Story

  Last year, Google announced its Third Decade of Climate Action and amongst several commitments, shared a goal to help 1 billion people make new sustainable choices through its core products by 2022. On...

• Kendall Treats (No Trick)

  With Halloween right around the corner, it’s a good time to discover the best sweet treats around Kendall Square.  Whether you’re attending a costume party or celebrating at home, be...

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  CONNECTING WITH CAMBRIDGE: Transportation and Sustainability

  Here at the KSA, we’re on a journey to understand how best to identify solutions to Kendall’s Greatest Challenges by connecting with our City leaders and the broader Cambridge community....

• CONNECTING WITH CAMBRIDGE

  Here at the KSA, we’re on a journey to understand how best to identify solutions to Kendall’s Greatest Challenges by connecting with our City leaders and the broader Cambridge community....

• What is your vision for creating a more sustainable and resilient Cambridge?

  “Housing policy is climate policy. This means reforming out-of-touch policies so that green, smart housing can be built. Building dense housing in Cambridge means less sprawling, carbon-intensive suburban development, fewer...

• How do you plan to address traffic and congestion in the City of Cambridge?

  The responses below are from 16 Cambridge City Council candidates, to a questionnaire circulated by the KSA to all 19 candidates in the summer of 2021.  Burhan Azeem: “Superinclusinary near...

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  CONNECTING WITH CAMBRIDGE: Antiracism and STEM Education

  Here at the KSA, we’re on a journey to understand how best to identify solutions to Kendall’s Greatest Challenges by connecting with our City leaders and the broader Cambridge community....

• How do you plan to advance STEM education for families in Cambridge? What role do you see for Kendall organizations in that plan?

  The responses below are from 16 Cambridge City Council candidates, to a questionnaire circulated by the KSA to all 19 candidates in the summer of 2021. “Cambridge should be a...

• What work does Cambridge need to undertake to become an antiracist city?

  The responses below are from 16 Cambridge City Council candidates, to a questionnaire circulated by the KSA to all 19 candidates in the summer of 2021. “Cambridge is dividing into...

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  Public Art Tour

  In Kendall Square, public art reflects and inspires the creative community that gathers here to solve problems every day.  This week, take a stroll through the creative treasures and iconic...

• What is your vision for creating a more sustainable and resilient Cambridge?

  “Too often, the needs of the environment are pitted against other top priorities, like affordable housing or workforce debuilt. Building dense housing in Cambridge means less sprawling, carbon-intensive suburban development,...

• Kendall After Dark

  With more and more employees returning to Kendall this month, now is the perfect time to make plans with peers and celebrate the comforts of the season. Some fun and...

• KSA has created a Restaurant Relief Fund with the goal of raising $100,000 to support family owned restaurants in Kendall Square.

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  Broad Institute partners with CDC and Theiagen Genomics to enable pathogen genomic surveillance across the United States

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  MIT Museum to open new Kendall Square location in Spring 2022

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  Mary Dumont (Harvest, Cultivar) has launched her plant-based food concept, PlantPub. They will open their doors today at 675 West Kendall Street.

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  Workers are going back to the office, just not how they expected to

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  Holiday Gift Boxes from CommonWealth Kitchen

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  Google will soon be one of the largest tenants in Kendall Square. Here’s what they’re up to

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  Kendall's Outdoor Explorations

  Crisp fall weather and sun drenched days make September the perfect time to get out of your home or office (or home-office) and explore Kendall’s open outdoor spaces and immersive...

• KSA Member Testimony

  “KSA is a convener that keeps people connected throughout our local innovation ecosystem and helps to foster partnerships. Thanks to KSA, we have had the ability to participate in critical conversations, debate approaches, and be coordinated as an ecosystem to tackle challenges as they unfolded...

• Kendall's Restaurant Relief Fund Sponsorship

  The Kendall Square Association has created a Restaurant Relief Fund with the goal of raising $100,000 to support family owned restaurants in Kendall Square. All funds raised will be used...

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  Kendall's Best Patios

  Welcome to #KendallsFutureIsBright Weekly Scoop! Each Wednesday, we’ll bring you a new best of Kendall spaces and places to explore with friends and colleagues. This week, let’s look at some of the best places to eat...

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• Looking for ways to connect?

  The past year has been one of significant change – some good, some bad. As many of us are cautiously headed back to the office, Kendall is celebrating all of the possibilities and wonder of reuniting with colleagues, friends, and neighbors in the months ahead. The Kendall we’re returning to has changed – both physically and psychically by the experience of the global pandemic. New cultural centers like the upcoming MIT Museum, Volpe, The Foundry, and Cambridge Crossing remind us that not only will we have new outlets for connection and collaboration, but more wholly that The Future is Bright.

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  Getting Around Kendall

  Remember what it was like to read a good book on the train, walk with a colleague through a familiar park, or pop into your favorite local restaurant for a...

• The Barr Foundation Transportation Survey

  Survey of 975 Kendall Square Association Employees: June 7 – July 13, 2021 The Barr Foundation Transportation Survey Topline Results How often have you worked from home during each of...

• Celebrating PRIDE in Kendall in 2021

  As we celebrate our second PRIDE since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us, whether we’re members of the LGBTQIA community or allies, more than ever, need to...

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  Here's How 13 Mass. Companies are Planning to Go Back to the Office

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  Kendall Collective - Dominique Brewer

  Meet Dominique Brewer – U.S. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead at Takeda Pharmaceuticals Get to know Takeda’s pledge to corporate responsibility here. What makes DE&I work so challenging? Diversity, Equity...

• Guest Blog: MIT President L. Rafael Reif

  At the KSA Annual Meeting The New Kendall Challenge, we were honored to have MIT President Rafael Reif as one of our featured speakers. And as many students and Kendall...

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  Kendall Companies Amplifying Their Green Efforts on Earth Day

  Did you know today’s the 51st Earth Day? That’s it – 51! When we think about our planet and the things that human beings have created – vaccines, for one...

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  Sanofi Snatches Up Tidal Therapeutics in $470 Million Deal

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  The New Kendall Challenge

   How we must use what we’ve learned to make our companies and community better Kendall Square Association’s 13th Annual Meeting The New Kendall Challenge was a powerful moment for our...

• Amid shortage of riders, T to restore service

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  The Magnetism of Kendall Square and the Women Leading the Charge

  Two months ago, the world watched as California Senator Kamala Harris swore an oath to serve the United States of America as the first-ever female Vice President. As she walked...

• Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities

  Announce your arrival, build your brand, attract new talent, and advance your network with Kendall Square Association. Annual Meeting is a celebratory event spotlighting the successes of our innovation ecosystem...

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  Kendall Square Challenge

  2022 Registration is now open! Visit our event website to learn more. The Kendall Square Challenge heightens connectivity among the hottest life science and tech companies as teams spend an...

• Register to Kendall Orientation

• Welcome, LabCentral community to Toast Drop!

  Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...

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  Change Management Support Network

  Thank you for your interest in Change Management Support Network. In order to register please fill out the information below. This is an extremely limited offering with guaranteed space for...

• Interest in KSA Member Programming

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  Kendall’s Experimental Solution for Independent Restaurants

  With collaboration in Kendall’s DNA, our superpower is our ability to quickly come together to solve our biggest challenges. As 2020 comes to an end, we are looking back on...

• Support Small Businesses

  Now is a crucial time to show support for Kendall’s restaurants and retailers. With foot traffic down 90% in Kendall, we all need to go out of our way to...

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  • COVID-19

  How Kendall Champions Culture in a Global Pandemic

  Workplace culture attracts, retains, and inspires talent. While every organization’s culture is unique, we all have experienced challenges related to workplace culture, especially in the transition from on-site to remote...

• Engineering Serendipity During a Global Pandemic

  When it comes to business development and networking in the age of COVID-19, no one knows where to start. Business centers once bustling with lunch time rushes, coffee meetings and...

• Welcome, CIC to Toast Drop!

  Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...

• Time to Vote!

  We are headed into our nation’s most logistically challenging election season, but here in Kendall, we’re working together to get out the vote.  We want to provide you with all...

• Welcome, Alexandria Real Estate community to Toast Drop!

  Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...

• Welcome, Alexandria Real Estate community to Toast Drop!

  Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...

• Register for 2021 Inclusion Drives Innovation

  Thank you for your interest in Inclusion Drives Innovation! In order to register for our 2021 program, please fill out the information below. You will receive an email from the...

• Welcome, Alexandria Real Estate community to Toast Drop!

  Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...

• Welcome, all Synlogic employees to Toast Drop!

  Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...

• Welcome, all Seqiurs employees to Toast Drop!

  Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...

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  The Future of Working with Limited Childcare

  Covid-19 has created many challenges but the biggest question on every organization’s mind right now is: How do we support caregivers and create a culture that normalizes the need to...

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  Meet Kent Kunkel, Vice President/ General Manager Turner Construction

• Welcome, all Draper employees to Toast Drop!

  Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in...

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  Kendall Square Association Turns Learning Into Action with New Program on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  Building on two years of insights drawn from the KSA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion learning community, Inclusion Drives Innovation focuses on addressing racism as the critical starting point that enables...

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• Realizing the power of proximity, even while we are apart

  Kendall Square Association’s (KSA) Future of (How we) Work Task Force answers critical questions about how our innovation ecosystem will return to work in a post-COVID-19 world. COVID-19 and the...