Nine universities team up to create global infrastructure for digital academic credentials Researchers set sights on a new standard for issuing, sharing, and verifying academic credentials. April 23, 2019 Read full story →
Candid conversation about race In MIT talk, Beverly Daniel Tatum urges direct discussion about racial issues at a “polarized” moment in U.S. history. April 22, 2019 Read full story →
3Q: The interface between art and neuroscience PhD student Sarah Schwettmann explains how the study of visual perception can translate students’ creativity across domains. April 16, 2019 Read full story →
Five from MIT win 2019 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Award funds graduate studies for talented immigrants and children of immigrants. April 11, 2019 Read full story →
Driving toward success Through MIT Professional Education’s Advanced Study Program, Ernie Ho found the tools — and the community — he needed to realize his vision and launch his career. April 5, 2019 Read full story →
The future of agriculture is computerized Machine learning can reveal optimal growing conditions to maximize taste and other features. April 3, 2019 Read full story →
Keeping genetic engineering localized Researchers are developing a so-called "daisy-chain" gene-drive system that provides controls for genetic engineering of certain populations. April 2, 2019 Read full story →
MIT celebrates 50th anniversary of historic moon landing Symposium featuring former astronauts and other Apollo mission luminaries examines the program’s legacy. March 15, 2019 Read full story →
Microgravity research after the International Space Station Researchers say new facilities in space should be available to scientists from any country. March 12, 2019 Read full story →
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone visits MIT Public talk outlines ambitious plans to make his nation a hub for technology and innovation. March 8, 2019 Read full story →
Combining artificial intelligence with their passions Research projects show creative ways MIT students are connecting computing to other fields. March 7, 2019 Read full story →
Making a path to ethical, socially beneficial artificial intelligence Leaders from government, philanthropy, academia, and industry say collaboration is key to make sure artificial intelligence serves the public good. March 5, 2019 Read full story →
Lighting the path Luminaries in computing and cognition discuss their journeys and share their insights. February 28, 2019 Read full story →
Dan Huttenlocher named inaugural dean of MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Alumnus and founding dean of Cornell Tech in New York City will return to MIT this summer. February 21, 2019 Read full story →
Hiroshi Ishii wins Association for Computing Machinery SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award Media arts and sciences professor is recognized for a career of contributions to human-computer interaction. February 20, 2019 Read full story →