The “metrics” system Economist’s new book teaches how to conduct cause-and-effect studies on complex social questions. December 1, 2014 Read full story →
A health and fitness tracker for dogs FitBark, founded by MIT Sloan alumnus Davide Rossi, will monitor your dog’s health and activity every day. November 3, 2014 Read full story →
Letter to MIT community regarding Ebola precautions and preparedness October 30, 2014 Read full story →
AeroAstro turns 100 Nine astronaut alumni and Elon Musk join in celebrating department’s centennial. October 25, 2014 Read full story →
Said and Done for October 2014 Digest of the MIT humanities, arts, and social sciences features a Nobel Prize, a new professorship in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy, three new SHASS websites, and more. October 21, 2014 Read full story →
Caught in the social safety net Andrea Campbell gives a firsthand perspective on the effects of means-tested social insurance programs. October 2, 2014 Read full story →
George Shultz: “Climate is changing,” and we need more action Former secretary of state — and former MIT professor — urges progress on multiple fronts. October 1, 2014 Read full story →
MIT completes advance refunding of bonds sold in 2008, 2009 Move akin to “refinancing” allows Institute to take advantage of today's low interest rates. September 24, 2014 Read full story →
An end to drug errors? Mint Solutions tackles medication errors with scanning system that ensures patients get the right pills. August 28, 2014 Read full story →
Three D-Lab alumni selected as 2014 Echoing Green Fellows Fellowship recipients were selected from an applicant pool of nearly 2,900. July 2, 2014 Read full story →
Robert Millard ’73 elected chair of the MIT Corporation Corporation member and alumnus succeeds John Reed; other elections announced. June 5, 2014 Read full story →
The Internet of medical things Stephen Miles helps to bring the benefits of serialized identification systems to translational medicine and research. June 3, 2014 Read full story →
Rounding the finish of a good run Justin Bullock nears the finish of four years of research and running at MIT, turning next to medical school. May 5, 2014 Read full story →
How a health care plan quickly lowered infant mortality Study: Improved hospital access lowered infant death rate among Thailand’s poor within a year. April 30, 2014 Read full story →
MIT sells $550 million in taxable century bonds Proceeds will support long-term campus renewal and development under the MIT 2030 framework. April 1, 2014 Read full story →