Topic
Research
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Sen. Whitehouse visits Alcator C-Mod Tokamak
November 8, 2011 -
Oliva explores new ground in computational perception at CSAIL
Neuroscientist looks forward to collaborative studies of visual perception in the brain and its computational applications.
November 8, 2011 -
Navigating blindfolded
Advanced mathematical techniques enable AUVs to survey large, complex and cluttered seascapes.
November 8, 2011 -
AUVs: From idea to implementation
One day, researchers predict, these robots will be able to do tasks without a human in the loop.
November 7, 2011 -
Many man-made and natural networks have same underlying architecture
In first DES4, Albert-László Barabási explains the concept of scale-free networks using the Web.
November 3, 2011 -
The office next door
Casual conversations among colleagues can prove surprisingly fruitful. At MIT, some of those conversations have lasted for 60 years.
November 3, 2011 -
Making a Nobel-winning chemistry reaction even better
New catalyst offers greater control over the synthesis of organic cyclic compounds, including potential cancer drugs.
November 3, 2011 -
Exploring the inner workings of materials
From concrete to cancer cells, Van Vliet brings an engineer’s mindset to the study of biology and materials.
November 2, 2011 -
New algorithm could substantially speed up MRI scans
Faster scans could reduce the time patients spend in the machine from 45 to 15 minutes.
November 1, 2011 -
Foster the people
At manufacturing conference, emphasis is on keeping high-skill jobs in the United States — and creating workers with the talents to fill those positions.
October 31, 2011 -
Turning green to gold
Koch building takes the lead in lab energy performance.
October 27, 2011 -
International Open Access Week is October 24-30
MIT celebrates efforts to increase access to research and scholarship worldwide.
October 24, 2011 -
IROP students around the world
During the 2010-2011 academic year, International Research Opportunities Program students conducted research around the world in 18 different countries.
October 21, 2011 -
Nominations now open for Doherty Professorship in Ocean Utilization
Submission deadline for applicants to the two-year, $25,000 chair is Nov. 16.
October 20, 2011 -
Unlocking the key to human intelligence
October 19, 2011 -
Two MIT scientists elected to the Institute of Medicine
Sur, Tsai among the 65 new members
October 18, 2011 -
New MIT game research explores Singapore culture from the inside out
October 18, 2011 -
Fall Communications Forum explores local news, surveillance, cities and entertainment
October 14, 2011 -
MIT students to visit Washington to explore science policy careers
New Federal Science Agency Visits program sends delegates to meet with scientists and policymakers at federal agencies to see science policy in practice.
October 13, 2011 -
3 Questions: Archon Fung on political science today
October 13, 2011