Three from MIT elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2019
Faculty members Edward Boyden, Paula Hammond, and Aviv Regev recognized for “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.”
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Advocating for federal research funding on Capitol Hill
Students and postdocs from MIT's Science Policy Initiative meet with lawmakers on science-engineering-technology Congressional Visit Days 2019.
Spreading kindness for four years and counting
MIT community celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week by participating in lively events, connecting with campus resources, and practicing generosity.
Top collegiate inventors awarded 2019 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students recognized for revolutionary solutions to women’s health, food waste, transportation, and mobility and communication for people with disabilities.
Nine universities team up to create global infrastructure for digital academic credentials
Researchers set sights on a new standard for issuing, sharing, and verifying academic credentials.
Driving toward success
Through MIT Professional Education’s Advanced Study Program, Ernie Ho found the tools — and the community — he needed to realize his vision and launch his career.
The future of agriculture is computerized
Machine learning can reveal optimal growing conditions to maximize taste and other features.
Keeping genetic engineering localized
Researchers are developing a so-called "daisy-chain" gene-drive system that provides controls for genetic engineering of certain populations.
Microgravity research after the International Space Station
Researchers say new facilities in space should be available to scientists from any country.
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone visits MIT
Public talk outlines ambitious plans to make his nation a hub for technology and innovation.
Combining artificial intelligence with their passions
Research projects show creative ways MIT students are connecting computing to other fields.
Israeli and Palestinian architects and planners seek common ground on innovation, entrepreneurship
Visiting fellows engage with students in the School of Architecture and Planning to create startups aimed at social impact.
Making a path to ethical, socially beneficial artificial intelligence
Leaders from government, philanthropy, academia, and industry say collaboration is key to make sure artificial intelligence serves the public good.
Lighting the path
Luminaries in computing and cognition discuss their journeys and share their insights.
Student challenges kick off celebration of MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing
“We see an incredible future where the College of Computing channels the collaborative potential of disciplines,” says grad student Matthew Claudel.