Rethinking orientation for new grad students
Recent improvements aim to ease the transition to life at MIT, from day one and beyond.
Startup uses virtual reality to help seniors re-engage with the world
Rendever’s VR platform brings new experiences and fond memories to aging adults in nursing homes.
Demo Day celebrates student entrepreneurship
MIT’s delta v accelerator concludes with presentations from participants and encouragement for all students.
MIT named No. 3 university by US News for 2020
Undergraduate engineering program is No. 1; undergraduate business program is No. 2.
Reaching climate solutions through negotiation
At “SimPlanet” event, students test-drive new computer simulation to reveal outcomes of different policy decisions.
A tech intervention to tame tuberculosis
An interactive program using mobile phones helps more patients conclude treatment successfully.
How “information gerrymandering” influences voters
Study analyzes how networks can distort voters’ perceptions and change election results.
MIT report examines how to make technology work for society
Task force calls for bold public and private action to harness technology for shared prosperity.
New science blooms after star researchers die, study finds
Deaths of prominent life scientists tend to be followed by a surge in highly cited research by newcomers.
Overcoming obstacles with an electric hovercraft
MIT team places first among U.S. universities at 2019 SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition.
Legatum Center announces 2019-20 fellowship class
The fellowship is MIT’s capstone program for student-entrepreneurs seeking high impact in emerging markets.
Yearlong hackathon engages nano community around health issues
Hacking Nanomedicine kicks off a series of events to develop an idea over time.
Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality
MIT startup’s unique approach to improving human mobility is helping it gain traction in a competitive landscape.
Throwing lifelines to job seekers after incarceration
Through her startup, MBA student Brooke Wages seeks to prepare people for high-skilled trade jobs after they’ve served time.
Lowering emissions without breaking the bank
New research provides a look at how India could meet its climate targets while maintaining economic growth