Account Summary
Bio
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a world leader in research and education. Related accounts: @MITevents @MITstudents @MIT_alumni
Followers Count
1,322,020
Friends Count
576
Tweets Count
23,165
List Count
9,090
Location
Cambridge, MA
Verified
No
Followers Analysis (based on followers sample)
Verified
Number of Verified accounts
1,087
Percentage of Verified accounts
1.09%
Protected
Number of Protected accounts
10,560
Percentage of Protected accounts
10.56%
Age
Average Age of Twitter accounts
4 years
Bios
Number of users without a Bio
46,637
Number of users with a Bio
53,363
Percentage of users with a Bio
53.36%
Percentage of users without a Bio
46.64%
Worldcloud of Bios
Top 10 followers with the highest follower count
| Username | Followers Count | Friends Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 14105402 | 571129 | 7446 |
| ClaudiaLopez | 2865647 | 3029 | 74696 |
| SinghLions | 1335181 | 1432157 | 33929 |
| MohamedAbuHamed | 817081 | 8088 | 29350 |
| NOH8Campaign | 801914 | 344622 | 13995 |
| EverydayHealth | 621666 | 5420 | 149080 |
| Raspberry_Pi | 587776 | 1295 | 42947 |
| SlimJim | 491249 | 140110 | 68322 |
| AndresVelasco | 457724 | 7124 | 7359 |
| Scobleizer | 442315 | 55789 | 135839 |
Top 10 followers with the highest following count
| Username | Friends Count | Followers Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| SinghLions | 1432157 | 1335181 | 33929 |
| JohnCena | 571129 | 14105402 | 7446 |
| NOH8Campaign | 344622 | 801914 | 13995 |
| EvanKirstel | 310833 | 343829 | 1130474 |
| tinucherian | 234296 | 378438 | 214063 |
| jorcervan | 185275 | 237674 | 65996 |
| SlimJim | 140110 | 491249 | 68322 |
| sallyeaves | 111819 | 136708 | 86732 |
| utkudemirsoy | 91760 | 123512 | 931 |
| its_for_sale | 75283 | 97814 | 18715 |
Top 10 followers with the highest tweet count
| Username | Tweets Count | Followers Count | Friends Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| bmurphypointman | 2459300 | 84407 | 28935 |
| trafficbutter | 1211342 | 378387 | 27670 |
| dondekojo | 1137697 | 66229 | 3730 |
| EvanKirstel | 1130474 | 343829 | 310833 |
| emocionycambio | 623000 | 10425 | 6929 |
| guzmanadrian | 567732 | 818 | 825 |
| robertol04 | 534492 | 1885 | 1433 |
| TAEVisionCEO | 533078 | 7144 | 3120 |
| CianGaia | 516782 | 799 | 1800 |
| UweSteiner | 508509 | 14268 | 4402 |
Top 10 followers with the highest listed count
| Username | Listed Count | Friends Count | Followers Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 31681 | 571129 | 14105402 |
| Scobleizer | 22713 | 55789 | 442315 |
| EvanKirstel | 12974 | 310833 | 343829 |
| jonmorosi | 7929 | 7627 | 441578 |
| Raspberry_Pi | 7687 | 1295 | 587776 |
| NOH8Campaign | 7564 | 344622 | 801914 |
| AkwyZ | 5506 | 32278 | 76964 |
| drfeifei | 5444 | 955 | 424801 |
| EverydayHealth | 5089 | 5420 | 621666 |
| howardfineman | 3408 | 3486 | 241761 |
Tweets Analysis
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
3,250
Earliest tweet was on
2021-05-22
Latest tweet was on
2023-04-14
Tweets covering
692 days
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
1,023
Percentage of total tweets
31%
Number of Original tweets
2,167
Percentage of total tweets
66%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
1,234
Percentage of total tweets
37%
Number of tweets that were Replies
5
Percentage of total tweets
0%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
55
Percentage of total tweets
1%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
242
Percentage of total tweets
7%
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1574762086512697344 | This Hispanic Heritage Month, we spotlight Franklin Chang-Díaz ScD ’77, a retired NASA astronaut who flew an impressive seven space shuttle missions (a record he shares with Jerry Ross). https://t.co/9WJzb5YBgC https://t.co/lpH4EVPEdt | 629 |
| 1419312749855846400 | New face mask prototype can detect Covid-19 infection: The sensor technology could also be used to create clothing that detects a variety of pathogens and other threats. https://t.co/o3v81tPfHs https://t.co/YxCRi0cyd2 | 307 |
| 1503356545312116741 | It's one of our favorite days of the year. Happy #PiDay, everyone! image: Jose-Luis Olivares/MIT https://t.co/E5rbKxIlBT | 264 |
| 1409502083854880769 | 6.283185... https://t.co/Sc8iLSzqg5 | 248 |
| 1409891309788225540 | Engineers have designed a face mask that can diagnose the wearer with Covid-19 within about 90 minutes. The masks are embedded with tiny, disposable sensors that could also be incorporated into clothing or adapted to detect other viruses. https://t.co/KQnRh6in5h https://t.co/UuAahUeTr4 | 232 |
| 1635702079388827648 | 3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197 … https://t.co/WZax6ZP04Z | 211 |
| 1607029115617427456 | Isaac Newton was born Christmas Day, 1642. The apple tree in MIT's President's Garden is a direct descendant of the actual tree believed to have inspired Newton's theory of gravity. Image: Jenny Baek '25 https://t.co/Hw2rbFmiwO | 206 |
| 1635769775346561025 | The wait is over! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime, #MIT2027. Written, directed, and animated by Isabella Y. ’24, Jenny B. '25, Jenny Z. '23, & Kai VB. '25. https://t.co/FnjmwlZCTI | 202 |
| 1456653823536246786 | Diagnosing cancer with a barcode-inspired test: Dana Al-Sulaiman, a recent postdoc with MIT’s Ibn Khaldun Fellowship for Saudi Arabian Women, has developed a cheap, minimally invasive diagnostic test for cancer. https://t.co/ykhUE2rmBU https://t.co/Xw7egQOara | 184 |
| 1616496601643552794 | Happy 93rd birthday, Buzz! When Buzz Aldrin ScD ’63 enrolled at MIT in 1959, he aimed to earn a master’s but ended up completing a doctor of science degree in 1963. Aldrin would become the first NASA astronaut to have earned a doctorate and the second human to walk on the moon. https://t.co/0T7dz5yVKD | 164 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Reply count
| ID | Text | Reply count |
|---|---|---|
| 1576589122810028032 | MIT engineers build a battery-free, wireless underwater camera: The device could help scientists explore unknown regions of the ocean, track pollution, or monitor the effects of climate change. https://t.co/xqn2oSXHfe https://t.co/SxcUlCR3Pu | 414 |
| 1416413662881980421 | Driving commuters toward sustainable options: How data from Access MIT informs flexible, sustainable commutes as staff returns to campus. @SustainableMIT https://t.co/erU9Uyn71A https://t.co/prnSyJoofR | 97 |
| 1418950377827934210 | Physicists from across 3 continents report the first experimental evidence to explain the unusual electronic behavior behind the world’s thinnest superconductor, a material with myriad applications because it conducts electricity extremely efficiently. https://t.co/El18VrvSfJ https://t.co/npcxY63P9B | 57 |
| 1576226733904302081 | Understanding reality through algorithms: Neuroscience PhD student Fernanda De La Torre uses complex algorithms to investigate philosophical questions about perception and reality. https://t.co/lrxUfgmkpd https://t.co/Q4wGKlXjsG | 48 |
| 1574762086512697344 | This Hispanic Heritage Month, we spotlight Franklin Chang-Díaz ScD ’77, a retired NASA astronaut who flew an impressive seven space shuttle missions (a record he shares with Jerry Ross). https://t.co/9WJzb5YBgC https://t.co/lpH4EVPEdt | 45 |
| 1576769173279105025 | Grad students had the opportunity to meet new friends across departments at a picnic, and to reinforce connections within their programs. https://t.co/b9JbKfXEI1 https://t.co/TKFdZXHUyD | 37 |
| 1607029115617427456 | Isaac Newton was born Christmas Day, 1642. The apple tree in MIT's President's Garden is a direct descendant of the actual tree believed to have inspired Newton's theory of gravity. Image: Jenny Baek '25 https://t.co/Hw2rbFmiwO | 32 |
| 1456653823536246786 | Diagnosing cancer with a barcode-inspired test: Dana Al-Sulaiman, a recent postdoc with MIT’s Ibn Khaldun Fellowship for Saudi Arabian Women, has developed a cheap, minimally invasive diagnostic test for cancer. https://t.co/ykhUE2rmBU https://t.co/Xw7egQOara | 26 |
| 1512807883662049284 | MIT has been ranked as the No. 1 university in the world by QS World University Rankings for 10 straight years. https://t.co/ogLMBIlCUZ https://t.co/nswZYzYeJ6 | 25 |
| 1409891309788225540 | Engineers have designed a face mask that can diagnose the wearer with Covid-19 within about 90 minutes. The masks are embedded with tiny, disposable sensors that could also be incorporated into clothing or adapted to detect other viruses. https://t.co/KQnRh6in5h https://t.co/UuAahUeTr4 | 23 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Quote count
| ID | Text | Quote count |
|---|---|---|
| 1574762086512697344 | This Hispanic Heritage Month, we spotlight Franklin Chang-Díaz ScD ’77, a retired NASA astronaut who flew an impressive seven space shuttle missions (a record he shares with Jerry Ross). https://t.co/9WJzb5YBgC https://t.co/lpH4EVPEdt | 94 |
| 1583094883707146241 | Sally Kornbluth is named as MIT’s 18th president: As Duke University’s provost since 2014, she has advocated for faculty excellence and reinforced the institution’s commitment to the student experience. https://t.co/rqOAiaRD5z https://t.co/zss9qFHyGG | 68 |
| 1423299051076952067 | How do authoritarian regimes sustain public backing? One tactic, political scientists have found, is by running high-profile anti-corruption campaigns — which many citizens perceive as a demonstration of both competence and moral leadership. https://t.co/21u5hRSWLa https://t.co/FqtZ8k1E0V | 54 |
| 1419312749855846400 | New face mask prototype can detect Covid-19 infection: The sensor technology could also be used to create clothing that detects a variety of pathogens and other threats. https://t.co/o3v81tPfHs https://t.co/YxCRi0cyd2 | 39 |
| 1447519773332496385 | MIT economist Joshua Angrist shares Nobel Prize: Cited for work building the foundations of “natural experiments” in economic research, Angrist is honored along with two others in California. https://t.co/vj0F47jO6m https://t.co/sXTUBwBv6v | 38 |
| 1635769775346561025 | The wait is over! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime, #MIT2027. Written, directed, and animated by Isabella Y. ’24, Jenny B. '25, Jenny Z. '23, & Kai VB. '25. https://t.co/FnjmwlZCTI | 37 |
| 1409891309788225540 | Engineers have designed a face mask that can diagnose the wearer with Covid-19 within about 90 minutes. The masks are embedded with tiny, disposable sensors that could also be incorporated into clothing or adapted to detect other viruses. https://t.co/KQnRh6in5h https://t.co/UuAahUeTr4 | 34 |
| 1424371066026094592 | This #InternationalCatDay, enjoy MIT’s backflipping, side-stepping mini cheetah. (The bloopers at the end are worth the wait!) https://t.co/47aV7s7lhW | 33 |
| 1456653823536246786 | Diagnosing cancer with a barcode-inspired test: Dana Al-Sulaiman, a recent postdoc with MIT’s Ibn Khaldun Fellowship for Saudi Arabian Women, has developed a cheap, minimally invasive diagnostic test for cancer. https://t.co/ykhUE2rmBU https://t.co/Xw7egQOara | 32 |
| 1565407955851378689 | Letter to the MIT community regarding the proposed Free Expression Statement for MIT. https://t.co/qKSlLm3o1T https://t.co/3wARqSVI5G | 32 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1574762086512697344 | This Hispanic Heritage Month, we spotlight Franklin Chang-Díaz ScD ’77, a retired NASA astronaut who flew an impressive seven space shuttle missions (a record he shares with Jerry Ross). https://t.co/9WJzb5YBgC https://t.co/lpH4EVPEdt | 3971 |
| 1635702079388827648 | 3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197 … https://t.co/WZax6ZP04Z | 1233 |
| 1409502083854880769 | 6.283185... https://t.co/Sc8iLSzqg5 | 1166 |
| 1607029115617427456 | Isaac Newton was born Christmas Day, 1642. The apple tree in MIT's President's Garden is a direct descendant of the actual tree believed to have inspired Newton's theory of gravity. Image: Jenny Baek '25 https://t.co/Hw2rbFmiwO | 1043 |
| 1503356545312116741 | It's one of our favorite days of the year. Happy #PiDay, everyone! image: Jose-Luis Olivares/MIT https://t.co/E5rbKxIlBT | 899 |
| 1419312749855846400 | New face mask prototype can detect Covid-19 infection: The sensor technology could also be used to create clothing that detects a variety of pathogens and other threats. https://t.co/o3v81tPfHs https://t.co/YxCRi0cyd2 | 778 |
| 1454811674221887491 | In 2020, Cambridge woke up to a Halloween blue moon setting over the Great Dome. Photo: Dan Dill https://t.co/xYdy5sY9mV | 771 |
| 1625593560257945625 | MIT efforts support earthquake relief for communities in Turkey and Syria: Students, faculty, and staff have responded quickly in the wake of the disaster. https://t.co/RdAD1IzDQY https://t.co/0TWQ4Q1RTm | 745 |
| 1646197758313873426 | New algorithm keeps drones from colliding in midair: Researchers create a trajectory-planning system that enables drones working together in the same airspace to always choose a safe path forward. https://t.co/WpEK36JFs3 https://t.co/vrIK3MOW3j | 702 |
| 1447602439729946627 | MIT Prof. Joshua Angrist and his wife Mira celebrate in their home in Massachusetts after receiving the big news from the Nobel Prize committee. Photo: Lillie Paquette https://t.co/KH2of3HdQU | 672 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #mit2022 | 13 |
| #mit2021 | 6 |
| #aroundmit | 5 |
| #onlyatmit | 3 |
| #internationalbeaverday | 2 |
| #nationaldogday | 2 |
| #internationalcatday | 2 |
| #firstdayofsummer | 2 |
| #memorialday | 2 |
| #mit2026 | 2 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| @mitmedical | 11 |
| @mit_shass | 9 |
| @mitstudents | 8 |
| @mit_csail | 8 |
| @mitmeche | 8 |
| @medialab | 7 |
| @mit_alumni | 5 |
| @mit_scc | 5 |
| @mit_agelab | 5 |
| @mitocw | 5 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| 👏 | 4 | clapping_hands |
| 📷 | 4 | camera |
| 🏆 | 3 | trophy |
| 🍂 | 3 | fallen_leaf |
| 😎 | 2 | smiling_face_with_sunglasses |
| ♥️ | 2 | heart_suit |
| 🎉 | 2 | party_popper |
| 😍 | 2 | smiling_face_with_heart-eyes |
| ❤️ | 1 | red_heart |
| 🤞 | 1 | crossed_fingers |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Activities | 11 |
| People & Body | 9 |
| Animals & Nature | 8 |
| Smileys & Emotion | 7 |
| Objects | 7 |
| Travel & Places | 6 |
| Food & Drink | 1 |
| Flags | 1 |