Addressing the complexities of meritocracy
Goals of equality and inclusion are not enough, research shows, as MIT’s annual Diversity Summit seeks ways to further improve a merit-based environment.
Goals of equality and inclusion are not enough, research shows, as MIT’s annual Diversity Summit seeks ways to further improve a merit-based environment.
EdX takes stock of last semester’s MITx courses; data will be used to improve education online and in the classroom.
MIT scholar’s new book heralds ‘creative collaboration’ with the masses as the key to anime’s worldwide popularity.
Biologists find that long non-coding RNA molecules are necessary to regulate differentiation of embryonic stem cells into cardiac cells.
Next steps described for analysis of MIT actions related to Aaron Swartz.
MIT investigators are inspired by a deep-sea bacterium that is able to harvest tiny amounts of incoming solar energy with exquisite efficiency.
By deforming cells, researchers can deliver RNA, proteins and nanoparticles for many applications.
MIT historian Lerna Ekmekcioglu explores how women preserve Armenian cultural identity.
Beranek, Dennis, Chou, Jacobs and Langer are among 20 recipients recognized for decades of engineering achievements.
AeroAstro assistant professor, RLE research scientist among 40 winners
Scientists track ocean microbe populations in their natural habitat to create a ‘day in the life’ montage.
Ceramic forms of hydrophobic materials could be far more durable than existing coatings or surface treatments.
MIT anthropologist’s new book recounts the painful aftermath when steel plants suddenly closed in the American heartland.
Over three days in December, four research groups announced progress on a quantum-computing proposal made two years ago by MIT researchers.