How computers can learn better
With a recently released programming framework, researchers show that a new machine-learning algorithm outperforms its predecessors.
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Aeronautics and Astronautics
Planes, trains and automobiles: faster, stronger, lighter
New technique advances carbon-fiber composites.
MIT Global Founders’ Skills Accelerator announces 2013 student teams
Startup accelerator includes eight MIT student teams as well as teams from six international universities.
New research could let vehicles, robots collaborate with humans
Researchers are developing systems that can analyze people’s needs to determine the best way to achieve their goals.
A mighty wind
Thrusters powered by ionic wind may be an efficient alternative to conventional atmospheric propulsion technologies.
Faculty describe experiments with digital learning on MacVicar Day
Participants discuss how they are 'reimagining the MIT classroom.'
Leveson and ESD Student Society honored with Martore Awards
Award recognizes outstanding contributions to an ESD academic program in the areas of education and program development.
How numbers can reveal hidden truths about sports
MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference brings professionals and statistics-savvy fans together to study the games people play.
Olivier de Weck named editor-in-chief of Systems Engineering
MIT professor to helm flagship journal of the International Council on Systems Engineering
Humans and robots work better together following cross-training
Swapping of roles improves efficiency as well as robots’ confidence and humans’ trust.
MIT engineers elected to national academy
Three engineers are among this year’s 69 new National Academy of Engineering members.
Two from MIT win AFOSR Young Investigator Award
AeroAstro assistant professor, RLE research scientist among 40 winners
Students take control of satellites on the International Space Station
200 high-school students participate in MIT’s annual Zero Robotics competition.
Daniel Hastings to step down as dean for undergraduate education
Following seven years of administrative leadership, Hastings will return to the MIT faculty.