Professor Emerita Judith Jarvis Thomson, highly influential philosopher, dies at 91
Longtime MIT moral philosopher was a transformational figure and “the atomic ice-breaker for women in philosophy.”
Longtime MIT moral philosopher was a transformational figure and “the atomic ice-breaker for women in philosophy.”
One of few female students in the 1940s, Wagley was also the Alumni Association’s first female president.
Innovation and entrepreneurship organizations campus-wide celebrate MIT's female entrepreneurs in November.
During 64 years at MIT, the Institute Professor Emerita has been a trailblazer in aerospace and the U.S. military, and a changemaker for women in STEM.
In researching and writing a new play, undergraduates delved into the rise of several of MIT’s history-making students.
Molecular biologist and professor emerita advocates for more inclusive science and advises how to get there.
The Clean Air Car Race, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in August, had a lasting impact on the auto industry, government regulations, and the students and faculty who took part.
For the robotics category in a new series celebrating innovation, the USPS chose the bionic prosthesis designed and built by the Media Lab's Biomechatronics group.
Professor of biology discusses a scientist’s responsibility to speak out about important issues that affect our nation and the world.
After more than 44 years of providing satellite communications, the LES-9 workhorse retires from service with a record of groundbreaking technical achievement.
Despite closing campus locations, the MIT Libraries continue to provide vital support for teaching, learning, and research.
MIT Libraries archivist Nora Murphy shares materials from the 1918-19 influenza pandemic, and suggests ways to document the Covid-19 crisis.
Studying history has made her a better planetary scientist, Minsky says. And studying science has made her a better historian.
Longtime professor played a major role in encouraging MIT to ask new questions that significantly broadened the Institute’s educational mission.
Longtime MIT physicist and mentor created instruments that advanced high-energy physics, including the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the J particle.