In the World: Fostering entrepreneurship in developing nations
In 11 years, MIT’s Accelerating Information Technology Innovation (AITI) program has trained more than 1,500 budding entrepreneurs in seven countries.
Researchers link patterns seen in spider silk, melodies
Analogy could help engineers develop materials that make use of repeating patterns.
Carbon capture? Go for the source
New analysis shows pulling CO2 from the air would not be cost-effective in the foreseeable future.
Martin (1958) Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship dedicated
Newly named and redesigned center to foster entrepreneurship at the school and around the world
MIT team wins iGEM competition track
Group earns top spot in health and medicine; advances to grand finals for first time.
MIT Science Policy Initiative petition urges Congress to fund research
Student group’s ‘Stand with Science’ effort targets policymakers, graduate students
New algorithm could substantially speed up MRI scans
Faster scans could reduce the time patients spend in the machine from 45 to 15 minutes.
'Hacking Medicine' holds inaugural conference to create health care solutions
Total of $6,000 in prizes awarded to medical entrepreneurship projects
Fellowship supports MIT Sloan students working on societal challenges
A Q&A with two fellowship grantees, Dante Cassanego and Julie Lein.