How we tune out distractions
Neuroscientists trace a brain circuit that filters unwanted sensory input.
New gene-editing system precisely inserts large DNA sequences into cellular DNA
Researchers identify and develop new CRISPR-associated transposase system for targeted integration of DNA, adding key capabilities to gene-editing technology.
From one MSRP generation to the next
Squire Booker PhD ’94 met with former and current Summer Research Program students to explain how his summer experience at MIT shaped his research trajectory.
At doctoral ceremony, a strong call to provide opportunity for all
Biochemist Squire Booker PhD ’94 says MIT’s new doctoral graduates will “grow as future leaders” by giving back.
Neurons’ “antennae” are unexpectedly active in neural computation
Tiny, branching extensions called dendrites may be more than just passive information-carriers, study finds.
Drug makes tumors more susceptible to chemo
Compound that knocks out a DNA repair pathway enhances cisplatin treatment and helps prevent drug-resistance.
Helping to foster lifelong learning and bonding at MIT
A growing number of MIT alumni have taken part in knowledge enhancement programs through MIT Professional Education, as both students and facilitators.
3Q: Ian Waitz on progress in enhancing the undergraduate and graduate student experience
Informed by data and community input, Waitz is making inroads into issues like financial insecurity among graduate students and undergraduate major exploration.
Chip design drastically reduces energy needed to compute with light
Simulations suggest photonic chip could run optical neural networks 10 million times more efficiently than its electrical counterparts.
Preliminary reports examine options for MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
Working groups identify key ideas for new college; period of community feedback continues.
Maria Zuber awarded the Gerard P. Kuiper Prize in Planetary Sciences
Honor recognizes scientists whose achievements have most advanced our understanding of planetary systems.
CSAIL hosts first-ever TEDxMIT
Speakers — all women — discuss everything from gravitational waves to robot nurses.
Professor Timothy Jamison named to new associate provost position
Newly created role will foster diversity, inclusion, equity, and positive climate; search for new ICEO will expand.
Ultra-Quantum Matter research gets $8 million boost
MIT’s Senthil Todadri and Xiao-Gang Wen will study highly entangled quantum matter in a collaboration supported by the Simons Foundation.
J-WAFS announces seven new seed grants
Nine principal investigators from MIT will receive grants totaling over $1 million for solutions-oriented research into global food and water challenges.