Lily Tsai receives the 2015 Levitan Prize
Founder of MIT Governance Lab researches new forms of civic engagement and creates immersive opportunities for MIT students around the world.
Novel method projects growth potential of new firms
Detailed study by MIT economists shows which tech businesses tend to thrive.
Ioannis Yannas to be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
MIT professor of polymer science and engineering recognized for inventing "artificial skin."
Keeping health care clean
Startup’s smart devices track hand-washing in hospitals to help reduce the spread of infection.
Connecting Morocco’s artisans with the world
A crowdsourced digital bazaar will directly bridge the gap between local craftsmen and global consumers.
Future MIT entrepreneurs get boost through Start6
Three-week credit class opens opportunities for MIT students.
Inspiring a new generation of innovators
Andrew Viterbi ’56, SM ’57 has been a pioneer in wireless communications for more than half a century.
Deval Patrick to participate in MIT's Innovation Initiative
Former Massachusetts governor to contribute to activities on policy and economic prosperity.
Commercializing a new generation of polymer coatings
GVD’s vapor-deposited polymer coatings improve performance efficiency in critical applications across industries.
Products of progress
From bike-mounted maize shellers to solar lamps, startup brings more efficient tools to rural Tanzania.
Drive-by heat mapping
Startup’s thermal-imaging cars can quickly track energy leaks in thousands of homes and buildings.
Portuguese minister for economy visits MIT
Portuguese Minister for Economy António Pires de Lima visited MIT on Dec. 12 as part of a short visit to the United States.
Study: Industrial clusters fuel economies
New study shows clusters, across fields, help growth, jobs, and innovation.
Life in better light
EGG Energy brings solar-powered electricity to rural Tanzania, improving quality of life and the environment.
3Q: Hacking Ebola health care
More than 100 spend a weekend devising better personal protections, diagnostics, and medical records in the face of a deadly disease.