Restructuring the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
The Institute's largest academic department reorganizes with new leadership as part of the formation of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.
3 Questions: Dan Huttenlocher on the formation of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
The inaugural dean shares an update on the process of building a college.
Materials Day talks examine the promises and challenges of AI and machine learning
The ability to predict and make new materials faster highlights the need for safety, reliability, and accurate data.
Troy Van Voorhis named head of the Department of Chemistry
Faculty member since 2003 is known for physical chemistry research, as well as contributions to education and the department’s climate.
Computing and artificial intelligence: Humanistic perspectives from MIT
How the humanities, arts, and social science fields can help shape the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing — and benefit from advanced computing.
Computing and the search for new planets
MIT planetary scientists partner with computer scientists to find exoplanets.
Machine learning you can dance to
MIT grad student startup Samply uses algorithms to help music producers find the perfect sound.
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.
Visiting lecturer to spearhead project exploring the geopolitics of artificial intelligence
At MIT, Luis Videgaray, alumnus and former foreign minister of Mexico, will launch project to help shape international AI policies.
Benoit Forget named associate head of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Co-leader of the MIT Computational Reactor Physics Group will focus on expanding computational science and engineering activities.
Preliminary reports examine options for MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
Working groups identify key ideas for new college; period of community feedback continues.
3 Questions: The social implications and responsibilities of computing
In helping envision the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, working group is focusing on ethical and societal questions.
3 Questions: Faculty appointments and the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
Working group studies options for creating a new set of faculty hires for MIT’s new college.