The Better World Tour comes home to Boston
Alumni and friends gather at the Boch Center Wang Theatre to celebrate the vibrant MIT community and the Institute's ambitious dreams for a better world.
MIT researchers respond to hurricanes Irma and Maria
The Humanitarian Response Lab works with FEMA to optimize public and private sector supply chains serving hurricane-affected areas.
There's something in the water
MIT field study shows that arsenic in groundwater reduces rice yields in Bangladesh.
Gene circuit switches on inside cancer cells, triggers immune attack
Advance may open new pathways for cancer immunotherapy.
Ritu Raman named L’Oréal Women in Science Fellow
Postdoc in the Langer Lab is honored for her contributions to the advancement of STEM fields and for her support of women and girls in science.
How we determine who’s to blame
Before assigning responsibility, our minds simulate alternative outcomes, study shows.
Deshpande Center and J-WAFS announce fall 2017 research grants
Twenty-two research teams receive $1,443,000 to develop new technological innovations.
Using artificial intelligence to improve early breast cancer detection
Model developed at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory could reduce false positives and unnecessary surgeries.
Good Housekeeping honors rocket scientist Tiera Guinn '17
Design engineer and 2017 alumna working on the largest rocket ever created by NASA was named an "Awesome Woman of 2017."
Arup Chakraborty elected to National Academy of Medicine
Recognized for his contributions to health, the distinguished professor is now a member of the national academies of medicine, science, and engineering.
Toward efficient high-pressure desalination
Surprisingly, pressurization isn’t to blame for fouling of membranes, study finds.
School of Engineering third quarter awards
Faculty and staff researchers recognized with a diverse array of awards, prizes, grants, and other honors.
Elazer Edelman honored with Cardiovascular Research Foundation career achievement award
The 2017 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics Career Achievement Award honors a pioneering biomedical engineer, scientist, professor, and cardiologist.
Hydrogel that extracts uranium from water wins MADMEC
Teams developing materials solutions for ships and buildings split second and third prizes.