Science communications

Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT announces 2017-18 class of fellows

Ten elite science journalists from four countries will be part of the program's 35th class.

May 4, 2017

From fieldwork to the big screen

Fourth annual CEE Video Competition highlights global research and opportunities.

April 24, 2017

Featured video: #AskMIT — Using your full brain

Kids ask tough questions; MIT students, staff, and faculty answer. This episode of "#AskMIT" describes how much of our brains we really use.

March 15, 2017

Climate@MIT

New online publication reports on climate science research at the Institute.

February 27, 2017

3Q: Leora Cooper on the legacy of her grandmother, Mildred Dresselhaus

After Dresselhaus’ recent passing, GE invited PhD candidate Leora Cooper to walk the red carpet at the 2017 Academy Awards in her grandmother's stead.

February 27, 2017

How the smallest, most abundant bacteria inspired a children's book series

Institute Professor Penny Chisholm teams up with author and illustrator Molly Bang to write environmental children’s book series.

January 31, 2017

Interstellate: Celebrating the the beauty of neuroscience

Caitlin Vander Weele, a graduate student in brain and cognitive sciences, launches a collaborative neuro-art pictorial magazine.

January 9, 2017

Top tweets of 2016

Best posts on @MIT touch on LIGO discoveries, Nobel laureate Bengt Holmström, Apollo pioneer Margaret Hamilton, Commencement speaker Matt Damon, and more.

December 30, 2016

Terrascope Radio documentary wins national award

MIT students’ personal account of desert farming in New Mexico earns top honors from college broadcasting association.

December 13, 2016

At forum, MIT community tackles tough ethical questions of climate change

Why is it so hard for human beings to address climate change? What can motivate effective action?

November 21, 2016

Working with purpose

Work-study program creates priceless relationships between MIT students and the local community.

October 24, 2016

Engineer, explain thyself

A new online tool helps graduate students communicate — in their own languages.

September 27, 2016

Seeing science

Workshop led by scientist and photographer Felice Frankel teaches researchers how to translate experiments into captivating images.

July 1, 2016

New season of "Science Out Loud" sparks curiosity

A new season of "Science Out Loud," produced by MIT students and alumni, brings the Institute's pK-12 vision to the public.

June 23, 2016

David Corcoran named associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT

Former science editor at <i>The New York Times</i> will assume his KSJ duties in July.

May 27, 2016

Knight Science Journalism Program selects fellowship class of 2016-17

Ten journalists have been selected to join the KSJ Program at MIT, a global fellowship program for journalists covering science, technology, health, and the environment.

May 2, 2016