Celebrating Einstein
events to mark 100th anniversary of the general theory of relativityEvents across MIT will mark the 100th anniversary of the general theory of relativity.
MIT's first competition for water startups is underway
Inaugural MIT Water Innovation Prize encourages new ventures that address water challenges.
KSA meeting puts focus on transforming Kendall Square
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker emphasizes improved public transportation, increased collaboration.
MIT around the world
MISTI launches a field-specific training series for the MIT community to provide context for those working and traveling abroad.
Michael Stonebraker wins $1 million Turing Award
CSAIL researcher invented core database concepts, turned many into companies.
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam students participate in White House Science Fair
High-school students from two Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams showcased their invention projects for President Obama at the 2015 White House Science Fair.
Satellite imagery can aid development projects
New image-analysis methods can automate identification of cost-effective sites for grants or microgrids.
Two school foundings, 63 years apart, link MIT with advances in Brazilian education
ITA and FazINOVA share a bold vision for Brazilian higher education — and a source of inspiration at MIT.
Electrospray thruster makes small satellites more capable
MIT spinout’s electric-propulsion system improves maneuverability of small satellites.
Making the leap from lab to market
MIT Innovation Initiative aims to foster an even more consistent approach to building bridges from research findings to real world impact.
Rapping about entrepreneurship and branding
Doug E. Fresh and other entrepreneurs discuss building a personal brand with grad students at MIT.
Bringing “everyone wins” recycling to Nigeria
Across the slums of Lagos, a startup’s bikes have removed 600 tons of recyclables in return for rewards.
Bose mentors students on social entrepreneurship
Speed Mentorship dinner allows MIT students to network with Bose employees and receive guidance and advice on their innovative service projects.
High “return-on-learning”
“Business intelligence” software for schools links classroom technology and strategies to student achievement.
Fighting inefficiencies
Senior Sheldon Trotman designs computer programs to streamline human behavior.