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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
“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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
“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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...