James DiCarlo to head Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
New department head succeeds Mriganka Sur, who will lead the new Simons Center for the Social Brain at MIT.
MIT to launch Institute for Medical Engineering and Science
Based in School of Engineering but spanning all of MIT, IMES will be led by Arup K. Chakraborty.
Proposal for MIT Global Environment Initiative seeks public comment
Initiative expected to focus on six broad environmental research themes.
$26.5 million Simons gift to catalyze autism research at MIT
Creates the Simons Center for the Social Brain
Robert van der Hilst named head of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
Succeeds Maria Zuber, who led department for the last eight years.
Michael W. Howard ’86 named vice president for finance
MIT alumnus brings 20 years of experience at Fidelity, Deloitte.
Participants give kudos to online registration pilot
The paper-based process underwent a sea change this fall.
Robert Silbey, former MIT dean of science, dies at 71
'Excellent teacher' spent 45 years as faculty member, administrator.
What’s next for engineering education?
Dean of Engineering to share his views on engineering education in the face of increasing need for innovative technical leaders.
Kaiser to lead National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Cell biologist to start new position in spring 2012.
President Hockfield takes the long view during annual State of the Institute forum
MIT on solid financial foundation despite uncertain economy.