The future of education in a world of pervasive computing
Conference celebrating new MIT Schwarzman College of Computing explores the changing face of higher ed.
Dan Huttenlocher named inaugural dean of MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
Alumnus and founding dean of Cornell Tech in New York City will return to MIT this summer.
![“Having representation from women, especially black women, in the [nuclear science and engineering] department was a huge factor in me wanting to come back,” says PhD candidate Raspberry Simpson.](/sites/default/files/styles/term_page__news_article/public/images/201902/MIT-Raspberry-Simpson-NSE-00_0.jpg?itok=-nQtFNUn)
From summer research program to PhD dissertation
Graduate student Raspberry Simpson’s scientific journey approaches fruition.
Finding love in the lab
Mechanical engineering alumni and married couple Larissa Nietner and Scott Nill started their relationship — and two companies — as MIT graduate students.
Merging engineering and education
Senior and first-generation student Nikayah Etienne aims to incorporate hands-on science in under-resourced classrooms.
Democratizing app development
Thunkable gives noncoders the ability to create professional-grade mobile apps.
J-PAL North America calls for proposals from education leaders
MIT research center aims to support leaders in rigorously evaluating promising uses of education technology and innovative educational practices.
Introducing Scratch 3.0
The new version of the popular free coding platform builds on a robust community of kid coders.
Student teams design in the face of danger
With water-rescue devices, injury-preventing knives, and more, students launch products that make the world a little safer.
3 Questions: Kate Trimble on experiential learning at MIT
New senior associate dean and OEL director says opportunities for experiential learning are abundant at the Institute.
An Infinite solar system
Professor Richard Binzel’s new Infinite Corridor installation models the solar system at scale.
“Science Fair:” the movie and the life changer
Students use documentary screening as a jumping off point to discuss the far-reaching impacts science fairs have had on their lives.
High school teams receive 2018-19 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grants for invention projects
Fifteen student teams nationwide have been awarded up to $10,000 in grants to address local problems.
Keeping confidence
The Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) program helped Catalina Romero understand that she wasn’t alone on her MIT journey.
MIT STEAM Camp in Hong Kong blends mind and hand for middle school students
MIT's pK-12 Action Group collaborates with the Chinese International School to bring faculty, staff, and students together for hands-on learning.