The sanity of the long-distance runner
Associate Professor Polina Anikeeva, in preparing for the Boston Marathon, shares her love of running.
Mexico City “Better World” event showcases the MIT community in Latin America
Guest speakers offer stories of MIT’s connectivity and innovation.
Eleven from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2017
Prestigious honor society announces 228 new members this year.
How some battery materials expand without cracking
Brittle electrodes handle expansion by going glassy, study shows.
Three MIT engineering faculty win 2017 NSF CAREER Awards
Support will enable the exploration of new research terrains.
Nanoparticles open new window for biological imaging
“Quantum dots” that emit infrared light enable highly detailed images of internal body structures.
New technology can detect tiny ovarian tumors
“Synthetic biomarkers” could be used to diagnose ovarian cancer months earlier than now possible.
Tata Center adds 14 new projects to its portfolio for 2017-18
MIT principal investigators will apply cutting-edge research to the challenges of the developing world, seeking a large-scale impact.
Inside MIT.nano
The MIT Corporation tours the state-of-the-art research facility taking shape in the heart of campus.
Hannah Diehl and Bryce Hwang named 2017-18 Goldwater Scholars
Two MIT undergraduate students honored for their academic achievements.
Exploring the impact of Margaret MacVicar’s legacy on education at MIT
Faculty and students share their perspectives on the value of undergraduate research at “Pushing Boundaries” event.
CSAIL launches artificial intelligence initiative with industry
SystemsThatLearn@CSAIL aims to develop new “human-like systems” for data science and other fields.
Ernesto Blanco, mechanical design professor and inventor of the stair-climbing wheelchair, dies at 94
Longtime professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering patented over a dozen inventions and inspired generations of engineers.
MIT receives $7.5 million to enhance structural biology research
Beckman Foundation grant helps secure cryo-electron microscopy at MIT.nano facility.