Research pulled Michael McDonald in and it won’t let go
Since his first encounter with a research telescope, the astrophysics professor hasn't slowed in his quest to understand the behavior of galaxies.
Since his first encounter with a research telescope, the astrophysics professor hasn't slowed in his quest to understand the behavior of galaxies.
Earth will meet a similar fate in 5 billion years.
Ahead of the Institute’s presidential inauguration, panelists describe advances in their research and how these discoveries are being deployed to benefit the public.
The event was spotted in infrared data — also a first — suggesting further searches in this band could turn up more such bursts.
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 4.
PhD student Rishabh Datta seeks further understanding of astrophysical phenomena.
The prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members.
With the support of each other and MIT faculty, students in the MCSC’s Climate and Sustainability Scholars Program are making their impact on real-world climate challenges.
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Brian Nord trains machines to explore the cosmos and fights for equity in research.
The 2D map of this “disk wind” may reveal clues to galaxy formation.
The fellowship supports research contributing to the field of planetary science and astronomy.
A hands-on class teaches undergraduates the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and nanoscale science from inside MIT.nano’s cleanroom.
The Institute also ranks second in five subject areas.
The teams will work toward sustainable microchips and topological materials as well as socioresilient materials design.
Optics and photonics awards go to Professor Marin Soljacic as well as alumni Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato, Turan Erdogan, Harold Metcalf, and Andrew Weiner.