Robot 101: Learning to work with humans
Julie Shah teaches a new generation of robots to collaborate safely and efficiently with workers across industries.
Karen Gleason named associate provost
Brings 27 years’ faculty experience and strong ties with industry.
MIT holds MBROSE practical research workshop
On May 2, Yaniv Mordecai of Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and Elbit Systems will present the “Model-Based Risk-Oriented Systems Engineering (MBROSE) Practical Research Workshop.”
Tough as nails, yet clear enough to read through
MIT researchers uncover the secrets behind a marine creature’s defensive armor — one that is exceptionally tough, yet optically clear.
How to beat others to the mathematical punch
New MITx MOOC brings the street fighting approach to solving math problems.
New video for old problems
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering sponsors a video-making competition for its students.
Democratizing data visualization
Study examines use of ‘Exhibit’ tools in creating interactive data visualizations.
Cimran Virdi vaults to become national women’s indoor track and field champion
Virdi is the first MIT women's indoor track and field athlete to win an individual event at NCAAs.
Le Morte d'Arthur and the engineer
Laura Meeker '14 designed a game combining engineering and literature to convey the essence of Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur."
What lies beneath: Sensor analytics in the water system
Andrew Whittle engineers smart underground infrastructure for a safer and more efficient future.
Robot builds on insights into Atlantic razor clam dynamics
"RoboClam" replicates a clam’s ability to burrow into soil while using very little energy.