School of Science welcomes new faculty in 2023
Sixteen professors join the departments of Biology; Chemistry; Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; and Physics.
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Mathematics
Pixel-by-pixel analysis yields insights into lithium-ion batteries
In a first, researchers have observed how lithium ions flow through a battery interface, which could help engineers optimize the material’s design.
QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2023-24
Ranking at the top for the 12th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 11 subject areas.
Six with MIT ties win 2023 Hertz Foundation Fellowships
Award recognizes scholars who have the “extraordinary creativity necessary to tackle problems others can’t solve.”
Envisioning the future of computing
MIT students share ideas, aspirations, and vision for how advances in computing stand to transform society in a competition hosted by the Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing.
Bringing the social and ethical responsibilities of computing to the forefront
The inaugural SERC Symposium convened experts from multiple disciplines to explore the challenges and opportunities that arise with the broad applicability of computing in many aspects of society.
New model offers a way to speed up drug discovery
By applying a language model to protein-drug interactions, researchers can quickly screen large libraries of potential drug compounds.
Turning a circle into a square is possible with this kirigami-inspired formula
A study inspired by the Japanese paper-cutting art provides a blueprint for designing shape-shifting materials and devices.
He made linear algebra fun
A series of numbers describes the career of Professor Gil Strang as he retires from MIT after six highly influential decades on the faculty.
MIT students Rupert Li and Audrey Xie named 2023-24 Goldwater Scholars
Undergraduates whose research areas explore discrete math and neural networks honored for their academic achievements.
Using data to write songs for progress
Senior Ananya Gurumurthy adds her musical talents to her math and computer science studies to advocate using data for social change.
Thirteen from MIT win 2023 Fulbright fellowships
The Fulbright US Student Program funds opportunities for research, graduate study, and teaching abroad.
How to untangle a worm ball: Mathematicians solve a knotty mystery
California blackworms tangle themselves up by the thousands, then separate in a split second. Their trick may inspire the design of self-detangling materials and fibers.
MIT graduate engineering, business, science programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2023-24
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 4.
Martin Wainwright named director of the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
Widely recognized leader in statistics and machine learning to succeed Munther Dahleh.