Bringing MIT and India closer together
Tata Center Annual Symposium explores many pathways for MIT research to have an impact in India and the developing world.
MIT announces five-year plan for action on climate change
Hundreds of millions sought for low-carbon research; advocacy for carbon pricing; a call to the alumni and beyond.
John E. Fernandez named new leader of MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative
Institute-wide initiative aims to address environmental issues at all scales, from campuswide to worldwide.
Smarter lenses
Newly launched mobile eye-test device could lead to prescription virtual-reality screens.
Interplanetary architecture
Faculty and students grapple with 3-D printing a habitable structure on Mars.
MIT’s response to earthquake in Nepal
MIT supports recovery and learning following earthquake in Nepal.
Designing across disciplines
Architectural cross-studios encourage students to bridge gaps between design, history, and engineering.
J. Meejin Yoon honored with Women in Architecture award
Architect, designer, and artist honored for leadership in architectural practice.
Enhancing movement with computational models
PhD student David Hill maps human locomotion in detail to improve rehabilitative and assistive robotics.
Carlo Ratti appointed as advisor to European Commission
Urban planning professor will advise on smart cities.
MIT-USAID program releases evaluation of water filters
Study of water filters used in Indian homes assesses suitability, scalability, and sustainability.
Moderating extremes in building design
Leon Glicksman develops energy efficiency technologies and strategies for old and new buildings all over the world.
