Soft robotic fish swims alongside real ones in coral reefs
Made of silicone rubber, CSAIL’s “SoFi” could enable a closer study of aquatic life.
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Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
MIT graduate engineering, business, science programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2019
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 5.
Second annual Women in Data Science conference showcases research, explores challenges
Co-hosted by MIT's Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, WiDS Cambridge brings together students, academic leaders, and industry partners.
Featured video: Solving a Rubik's Cube in record time
A robot developed by MIT students Ben Katz and Jared Di Carlo can solve a Rubik’s Cube in a record-breaking 0.38 seconds.
The "Infinite" in the Bay Area
MIT faculty and students bring their health care research, and enthusiasm, to alumni in California.
Smart manufacturing program boosts productivity in factories
MIT Smart Manufacturing Leadership Program provides education, hands-on experience to leaders at manufacturing giant.
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ML 2.0: Machine learning for many
Automated data science tools developed by MIT and Feature Labs deliver their first AI product.
Timothy Lu seeks to combat disease by reprogramming biological systems
Synthetic biologist hopes to develop treatments for cancer and other diseases.
Jani Adcock and Drew Bent named Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Seniors will join class of 49 scholars in new fellowship program.
Making appliances and energy grids more efficient
The Tata Center is building a high-efficiency, affordable electric motor that could have a huge impact in India, home to as many as half a billion ceiling fans.
MIT rates No. 1 in 12 subjects in 2018 QS World University Rankings
MIT ranked within top 5 in 19 out of 48 subject areas.
Custom carpentry with help from robots
CSAIL’s robotic system minimizes dangerous sawing, helps users customize furniture.
Private browsing gets more private
New system patches security holes left open by web browsers’ private-browsing functions.
Human malaria parasites grown for the first time in dormant form
Novel technology could allow researchers to develop and test new antimalaria drugs.
Houston gives a Texas-sized welcome to the MIT Better World Tour
At the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, alumni and friends celebrate the creativity and strength of MIT and the city of Houston.