Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS)

Toward printable, sensor-laden “skin” for robots

New 3-D-printed device mimics the goldbug beetle, which changes color when prodded.

March 23, 2017

MIT researchers have developed a system for testing new traffic management protocols. The system requires no alteration to network hardware but still works at realistic speeds — 20 times as fast as networks of software-controlled routers.

Testing new networking protocols

New approach speeds up testing of traffic management solutions for data center networks.

March 21, 2017

John Tsitsiklis has been appointed director of the MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS).

John Tsitsiklis appointed director of the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems

Professor of electrical engineering and computer science will also take on the new role of associate director of the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society.

March 20, 2017

Researchers including MIT professor Daniela Rus (left) and research scientist Stephanie Gil (right) have developed a technique for preventing malicious hackers from commandeering robot teams’ communication networks. To verify the theoretical predictions, the researchers implemented their system using a battery of distributed Wi-Fi transmitters and an autonomous helicopter.

Security for multirobot systems

New technique could protect robot teams’ communication networks from malicious hackers.

March 16, 2017

MIT senior Daniel Zuo fell in love with algorithms his first year at MIT. “It was exactly what I was looking for,” he says with a smile. “I took every algorithms course there was on offer.”

Daniel Zuo: Creative approaches to connectivity

MIT senior and Marshall Scholar will pursue research on algorithms to improve computer networks.

March 16, 2017

Mapping the effects of crystal defects

Study sheds light on interactions that change the way heat and electricity move through microchips.

March 14, 2017

MIT graduate programs earn top marks from US News

Graduate engineering and economics programs are No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 4.

March 14, 2017

William Souillard-Mandar ’12, MEng ’15 (left); Professor Randall Davis; and their team have created a fast, inexpensive way to improve cognitive testing.

New AI tool improves cognitive testing

Digital pen plus speedy data analysis developed at MIT and tested at Lahey Hospital improves a classic test that helps detect cognitive impairment.

March 10, 2017

The Wikum interface from MIT provides readers with detailed summaries of online discussions.

Cutting down the clutter in online conversations

“Wikum” system from CSAIL researchers provides readers with detailed summaries of online discussions.

March 9, 2017

MIT rates No. 1 in 12 subjects in 2017 QS World University Rankings

MIT ranked within the top 5 for 19 of 46 subject areas.

March 8, 2017

A new system from CSAIL uses EEG brain signals to detect if a person notices robots making a mistake.

Brain-controlled robots

CSAIL system enables people to correct robot mistakes using brain signals.

March 6, 2017

Dropbox CEO Drew Houston '05 (seated, front left) stopped by MIT on Feb. 3 for a "fireside chat" with students. The event was part of StartMIT, a workshop on entrepreneurship organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Dropbox founder drops by to inspire and spark collaboration

Drew Houston ’05 chatted with student innovators and shared his latest projects.

March 1, 2017

Lisa Su, president and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices and an MIT alumna in electrical engineering and computer science, will deliver remarks at the 2017 Investiture of Doctoral Hoods.

Lisa Su, Advanced Micro Devices president and CEO, to speak at 2017 Investiture of Doctoral Hoods

EECS alumna and industry leader returns to campus for the June 8 ceremony.

February 28, 2017

Clara Dresselhaus (left) and MIT graduate student Leora Cooper experience the red carpet at the 2017 Academy Awards, through sponsorship from GE. The women were invited to walk in honor of their grandmother, the late Mildred Dresselhaus, who starred in a recent GE campaign focused on supporting women in the STEM fields.

3Q: Leora Cooper on the legacy of her grandmother, Mildred Dresselhaus

After Dresselhaus’ recent passing, GE invited PhD candidate Leora Cooper to walk the red carpet at the 2017 Academy Awards in her grandmother's stead.

February 27, 2017

“The best part of being on the show has definitely been the great outpouring of support the MIT community has given me,” says senior Lilly Chin, the newly crowned “Jeopardy!” College Champion.

MIT senior Lilly Chin wins “Jeopardy!” College Championship

Chin takes the $100,000 grand prize, surpassing 14 on-air contestants and thousands of applicants from colleges around the U.S.

February 24, 2017

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