Who will benefit from AI?
In campus talk, Daron Acemoglu offers vision of “machine usefulness,” rather than autonomous “intelligence,” to help workers and spread prosperity.
Re-imagining the opera of the future
The iconic sci-fi opera “VALIS,” first composed by Professor Tod Machover in 1987, reboots at MIT for a new generation.
New Volpe Center opens to support the country’s most innovative transportation projects
MIT community members gathered with local, state, and federal leaders in Kendall Square for a ceremony marking a milestone in the area’s transformation.
Bringing design justice to the classroom and workplace
Project shares ways to create community around design equity, ethics, and justice.
MIT.nano Family Day invites those at home to come to work
Staff share nano experience — and ice cream — with their families.
Empowering the next generation of philosophers through diversity and inclusion
Held annually at MIT, the PIKSI-Boston program brings together students from groups underrepresented in the field of philosophy.
Startups generate inspiration and applause at Demo Day 2023
The capstone event for the delta v accelerator gave students a chance to celebrate business milestones they achieved over the summer.
Incoming MIT students surprise President Kornbluth with “Barbis” installation
For Interphase EDGE/x participants, a life-sized Barbie-themed TARDIS prompts reflections on social norms.
A warm welcome to the Class of 2027
“You belong here,” President Kornbluth assured students in her first MIT Convocation ceremony.
How to help high schoolers prepare for the rise of artificial intelligence
A one-week summer program aims to foster a deeper understanding of machine-learning approaches in health among curious young minds.
A snapshot of cancer vaccine development
The Koch Institute’s Annual Symposium highlights emerging successes and challenges in the advancement of vaccines to prevent and treat cancer.
Freeman Hrabowski encourages students to “hold fast to dreams” and take time for laughter
In a visit to MIT, the educator and author led a lively and inspiring Q&A with students.
Understanding viral justice
Author and African American studies scholar Ruha Benjamin urges MIT Libraries staff to “re-imagine the default settings” of technology for a more just future.
Tiera Fletcher ’17: Finding the purpose that propels us
The aerospace engineer, mentor, and author talks motivation and representation with MIT Libraries staff.
MIT chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society inducts 101 students from the Class of 2023
Graduating seniors honored for their excellence in the liberal arts.