Department
Mathematics
Short algorithm, long-range consequences
A new technique for solving ‘graph Laplacians’ is drastically simpler than its predecessors, with implications for a huge range of practical problems.
A great attitude is an excellent thing
15 individuals and four teams to be honored at the 2013 Excellence Awards ceremony
Six MIT researchers win Sloan Research Fellowships
MIT researchers specializing in economics, mathematics, chemistry and physics are among 126 selected.
A physicist and her neutrinos
MIT senior Christie Chiu has found her focus: the study of tiny particles.
Pioneering applied mathematician Chia-Chiao Lin dies at 96
An Institute Professor since 1966, he was an active member of the MIT faculty for 40 years.
Two MIT professors win prestigious Wolf Prize
Michael Artin and Robert Langer honored for groundbreaking work in mathematics and chemistry.
Proving quantum computers feasible
With a new contribution to probability theory, researchers show that relatively simple physical systems could yield powerful quantum computers.
From the water to Washington
MIT senior Noam Angrist works to reform education and health care through youth mentorship and economics.
Three MIT faculty named Simons Investigators
Goldwasser, Guionnet and Seidel are among 21 researchers selected.
Berger named ISCB fellow
Applied mathematics, computer science professor honored for contributions in computational biology and bioinformatics.
Five from MIT named Fulbright scholars
Two current students and three recent graduates will study abroad for the 2012-13 academic year.
