Departments
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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School of Engineering fourth quarter 2019 awards
Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.
March 6, 2020 -
MIT senior Christine Soh integrates computer science and linguistics
Knowledge in both a technical and humanistic field prepares her to make new tools in computational linguistics.
March 5, 2020 -
Historic migration patterns are written in Americans' DNA
Genetic, geographic, and demographic data from more than 30,000 Americans reveal more genetic diversity within ancestry groups than previously thought.
March 5, 2020 -
3 Questions: Joe Steinmeyer on guiding students into the world of STEM
Since 2009, Steinmeyer has taught more than 400 students in the MITES, MOSTEC, SEED Academy, and E2 programs.
March 4, 2020 -
Integrating electronics onto physical prototypes
In place of flat “breadboards,” 3D-printed CurveBoards enable easier testing of circuit design on electronics products.
March 3, 2020 -
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2020
Institute ranks second in five subject areas.
March 3, 2020 -
A force for health equity
Through on-site projects in developing countries and internships in the business world, Kendyll Hicks explores the political and economic drivers of global health.
February 29, 2020 -
Demystifying the world of deep networks
Researchers discover that no magic is required to explain why deep networks generalize despite going against statistical intuition.
February 28, 2020 -
To self-drive in the snow, look under the road
Weather’s a problem for autonomous cars. MIT’s new system shows promise by using “ground-penetrating radar” instead of cameras or lasers.
February 26, 2020 -
Four MIT researchers elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2020
New members have made advances in computer architecture, network coding, ocean engineering, higher education, and quantum computation.
February 26, 2020 -
A new way to prepare graduate students to lead in tech
A new graduate certificate offered through the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program will launch this fall.
February 26, 2020 -
3 Questions: Ron Rivest on trusting electronic voting systems
MIT cryptography expert and election technology developer explains how to verify an election outcome.
February 26, 2020 -
Protecting sensitive metadata so it can’t be used for surveillance
System ensures hackers eavesdropping on large networks can’t find out who’s communicating and when they’re doing so.
February 26, 2020 -
Dreaming big in a small country
MIT students teach machine learning and entrepreneurship in Uruguay through MIT Global Startup Labs.
February 24, 2020 -
Bringing deep learning to life
MIT duo uses music, videos, and real-world examples to teach students the foundations of artificial intelligence.
February 24, 2020 -
Artificial intelligence yields new antibiotic
A deep-learning model identifies a powerful new drug that can kill many species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
February 20, 2020 -
Cryptographic “tag of everything” could protect the supply chain
Tiny, battery-free ID chip can authenticate nearly any product to help combat losses to counterfeiting.
February 20, 2020 -
An entrepreneur finds his way to MIT
Introduced to the Institute through MITx and MIT Bootcamps, Jakub Chudik is now a senior in EECS and CTO of his own startup.
February 17, 2020 -
Bringing artificial intelligence into the classroom, research lab, and beyond
Through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, students work to build AI tools with impact.
February 13, 2020 -
SENSE.nano awards seed grants in optoelectronics, interactive manufacturing
The mission of SENSE.nano is to foster the development and use of novel sensors, sensing systems, and sensing solutions.
February 13, 2020