Scientists program cells to remember and respond to series of stimuli
New approach to biological circuit design enables scientists to track cell histories.
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Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
JuliaCon draws global users of a dynamic, easy-to-learn programming language
Now three years old, the Julia programming language is helping to solve problems in areas such as economic modeling, spaceflight, and bioinformatics.
Robert Fano, computing pioneer and founder of CSAIL, dies at 98
Professor emeritus helped launch field of information theory and developed early time-sharing computers.
Robot helps nurses schedule tasks on labor floor
System from Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab suggests where to move patients and who should do C-sections.
Exploring networks efficiently
Analysis of ant colony behavior could yield better algorithms for network communication.
How to stay anonymous online
Network can protect users’ anonymity if all but one of its servers are compromised.
Democratizing databases
With a new tool, any competent spreadsheet user can construct custom database interfaces.
Unlocking the past with the future of imaging
New grants help MIT Libraries, DMSE, and CSAIL push the boundaries of examining artifacts.
Duane Boning named LeBel Professor
A leader in the field of manufacturing and design has been appointed the Clarence J. LeBel Professor of Electrical Engineering.
Q&A: Robert Metcalfe on the "Inoversity"
Ethernet and 3Com co-founder and MIT Visiting Innovation Fellow discusses how universities can drive innovation.
Mapping coal’s decline and renewables' rise
CoalMap online tool shows what policy regulations and technological advancements can do for the cost-competitiveness of solar and wind energy.
Supercharging undergraduate research
Now open to the entire School of Engineering, SuperUROP is creating an interdisciplinary community of scholars.