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J-WAFS awards $1.4 million in third round of seed grant funding
Principal investigators will receive grants of up to $200,000 per year for two years, overhead free, for innovative research on food and water challenges.
May 10, 2017 -
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visits MIT
Swedish delegation tours Institute, participates in dialogue on innovation.
May 8, 2017 -
MIT Energy Initiative awards 10 seed fund grants for early-stage energy research
May 2, 2017 -
Using supplements? Order a personalized pill
Seed funding from the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund helped Multiply Labs' founders launch their personalized dietary supplement startup.
May 1, 2017 -
Solstice wins MIT Clean Energy Prize with efficient metering for developing nations
Technology will give Nigerian households greater control over energy consumption.
April 25, 2017 -
President of Mauritius Ameenah Gurib-Fakim visits MIT
A trained scientist, Gurib-Fakim discusses ways of strengthening ties with Institute.
April 10, 2017 -
In MIT visit, sociologist Arlie Hochschild discusses U.S. political divisions
At Mens et Manus America event, Hochschild recommends three pillars of action for finding common ground among U.S. voters.
April 10, 2017 -
Tata Center adds 14 new projects to its portfolio for 2017-18
MIT principal investigators will apply cutting-edge research to the challenges of the developing world, seeking a large-scale impact.
April 7, 2017 -
Wisdom gleaned from data and behavioral economics
In a follow-up to his popular "Disciplined Entrepreneurship," MIT Sloan Senior Lecturer Bill Aulet provides new insights for entrepreneurs.
April 3, 2017 -
Study: NIH funding generates large numbers of private-sector patents
New research shows large spillover from the lab to commercial activity.
March 30, 2017 -
Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the euro area
Thought leaders in academia, government, risk capital, and industry address the EU innovation gap during a two-day workshop.
March 29, 2017 -
Ash Carter to serve as MIT visiting innovation fellow
Former Secretary of Defense will work with students and researchers from School of Engineering and Sloan School of Management.
March 29, 2017 -
Student perspectives on grad life at MIT
A new blog written entirely by MIT graduate students offers a window into a deeply diverse community.
March 27, 2017 -
Uncovering new ways to tell sports and media stories
Ben Shields' research focuses on the intersection of social media technologies, data analytics, and audience behavior in the sports, media, and entertainment industries.
March 21, 2017 -
Commercial space: Can we privatize our way to the stars?
Annual conference explores the rise and distant future of the private space industry.
March 14, 2017 -
MIT graduate programs earn top marks from US News
Graduate engineering and economics programs are No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 4.
March 14, 2017 -
The next-generation water cooler
Smart flavored-beverage machines are persuading consumers nationwide to ditch their plastic bottles.
March 8, 2017 -
MIT rates No. 1 in 12 subjects in 2017 QS World University Rankings
MIT ranked within the top 5 for 19 of 46 subject areas.
March 8, 2017 -
Constraints and viewpoints
The Integrated Design and Management Program blends creativity, analysis, and empathy.
March 7, 2017 -
Julia Heyman wins 2017 Carroll L. Wilson Award
Award will fund a 12-month project to study the implementation of wheelchair sensors in Indonesia.
March 7, 2017