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At left, four panels representing bolts of fabric, with an arrow pointing to a pair of jeans and a skirt. Arrows above and below the clothing indicate interchangeability

New software designs eco-friendly clothing that can reassemble into new items

To reduce waste, the Refashion program helps users create outlines for adaptable clothing, such as pants that can be reconfigured into a dress. Each component of these pieces can be replaced, rearranged, or restyled.

October 17, 2025

Kimaya Lecamwasam poses on a white spiral staircase, resting her chin in one hand

Blending neuroscience, AI, and music to create mental health innovations

Media Lab PhD student Kimaya Lecamwasam researches how music can shape well-being.

October 15, 2025

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MIT School of Engineering faculty receive awards in spring 2025

Faculty members were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.

August 8, 2025

School of Architecture and Planning welcomes new faculty for 2025

Four new professors join the Department of Architecture and MIT Media Lab.

August 6, 2025

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“FUTURE PHASES” showcases new frontiers in music technology and interactive performance

Groundbreaking MIT concert, featuring electronic and computer-generated music, was a part of the 2025 International Computer Music Conference.

July 29, 2025

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School of Architecture and Planning recognizes faculty with academic promotions in 2025

The faculty members’ work comprises multifaceted research and scholarship across a wide range of disciplines.

July 22, 2025

Five people in blue suits float in zero-gravity.

Supporting mission-driven space innovation, for Earth and beyond

Aurelia Institute, founded by a team from MIT, serves as a research lab, an education and outreach center, and a policy hub for the space industry.

July 10, 2025

Several students engage with a music panel that has many wires coming out of it.

At MIT, musicians make new tools for new tunes

From the classroom to expanding research opportunities, students at MIT Music Technology use design to push the frontier of digital instruments and software for human expression and empowerment.

July 8, 2025

Professor Emeritus Barry Vercoe, a pioneering force in computer music, dies at 87

Widely known for his Synthetic Performer, Csound language, and work on the MPEG-4 audio standard, Vercoe positioned MIT as a hub for music technology through leadership roles with the Media Lab and Music and Theater Arts Section.

July 7, 2025

A man speaks into a handheld microphone while three other people stand on stage with him

MIT Open Learning bootcamp supports effort to bring invention for long-term fentanyl recovery to market

The Substance Use Disorders Ventures Bootcamp ignites innovators like Evan Kharasch to turn research breakthroughs into treatments for substance use disorder.

July 1, 2025

On left, a laser shines on a box with a spoon inside. On right, the transparent box shows the spoon’s silhouette.

New imaging technique reconstructs the shapes of hidden objects

By leveraging reflections from wireless signals like Wi-Fi, the system could allow robots to find and manipulate items that are blocked from view.

July 1, 2025

Two by two grid of headshots of Avani Ahuja, Julianna Lian, Alex Tang and Jacqueline Prawira

Four from MIT named 2025 Goldwater Scholars

Rising seniors Avani Ahuja, Julianna Lian, Jacqueline Prawira, and Alex Tang are honored for their academic achievements.

June 24, 2025

Anantha Chandrakasan stands at a lectern in front of rows of people in chairs. A slide behind him reads MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium Kickoff Event.

Researchers present bold ideas for AI at MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium kickoff event

Presentations targeted high-impact intersections of AI and other areas, such as health care, business, and education.

June 20, 2025

Caitlin Morris smiles while seated in a makerspace at MIT, with tools, a yellow desk lamp, and design equipment visible in the background.

Combining technology, education, and human connection to improve online learning

Caitlin Morris, a PhD student and 2024 MAD Fellow affiliated with the MIT Media Lab, designs digital learning platforms that make room for the “social magic” that influences curiosity and motivation.

June 17, 2025

Faces of MIT: Lorena Tovar

As assistant director for academic programs for the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Lorena Tovar connects with and supports both faculty and students.

June 9, 2025

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