The New York Times
"MIT bioengineer Robert Langer and Dr. Alain Carpentier of the Hopital European George Pompidou in Paris will share $250,000."
In the Media
Scientific American
"In a shocking example of how perceptual interpretation of hybrid images varies with viewing distance, Albert Einstein, seen from up close, becomes Marilyn Monroe or Harry Potter, when seen from a few meters away."
The New York Times
"I encourage you to read a Miami Herald Op-Ed article written by Kerry Emanuel, a veteran climate and hurricane researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Peter C. Frumhoff, an ecologist who directs science and policy for the Union of Concerned Scientists." -NYT's Andrew C. Revkin
The Economist
"The question is: how much of a priority should be placed on the quality of new jobs?"
NPR
"In American Anthrax, (MIT's) Jeanne Guillemin provides an intriguing and insightful account of a time in which Americans found it difficult to breathe easily."
Scientific American
"The little black boxes in airplanes provide useful information after a crash has taken place. Now (MIT) researchers have devised a way to use black box info from planes that do not crash—to help prevent accidents from ever happening."
On Point- WBUR
"Could we, will we, should we live without the U.S. Mail."
The Wall Street Journal
"Applications for the Master of Finance program at MIT Sloan School of Management rose 3% for students entering this fall."
TIME
"Like most every year, the Ivies are at the head of the pack, holding all four of the top spots, closely followed by the four other Ivy League schools, which all place in the top 20."
The Washington Post
"This year’s U.S. News rankings, released today, yielded an unusual five-way tie among the Top 10 national universities, a scenario that may thwart those students intent on applying to the five top schools."
Fortune- CNN
"Singapore's government gets what it wants — from social policy to tourism. But its bid to enhance the nation's creative atmosphere may be a challenge more difficult any other."
Fortune- CNN
"In many ways, B-schools have led the charge in employment reporting standards, (MIT's Jackie) Wilbur says. She expects other types of programs will likely follow suit and double down on reporting standards."
NPR
"Low ages work and America’s unemployment crisis. Are we headed down the wage scale? Should we be?" MIT's Paul Osterman discusses.
Boston Herald
"A 15-year-old Hudson computer whiz is working to adapt the Android mobile operating system for use on the recently discontinued HP TouchPad tablet while also brainstorming with MIT engineers about new gadgets for soldiers."
Autopia- Wired
"Thanks to researchers like those at MIT, Princeton and CERT, the cars we drive in the not-so-distant future may become better teachers, subtly guiding us to fuel-efficient driving patterns."