Giving the people what they want?
Political scientist Devin Caughey studies how public opinion influences American politics.
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Institute Professor Emeritus Isadore Singer, renowned mathematician who united math and physics, dies at 96
Longtime MIT professor who laid the foundations for the development of index theory was a recipient of both the National Medal of Science and the Abel Prize.
Space for all is this student’s goal
Maya Nasr’s work on the Mars 2020 mission has led her to become an advocate for expanding international cooperation in space.
Meet the research scientists behind MITEI’s Electric Power Systems Center
Team brings diverse backgrounds and expertise to address technology and policy challenges for the clean energy transition.
Shafi Goldwasser wins L'Oréal-UNESCO Award
Professor and pioneer in cryptography named 2021 Laureate for North America in the 2021 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards.
Developing a picture of France
Catherine Clark uses visual imagery to delve into French history, culture, and society.
Reductions in CFC-11 emissions put ozone recovery back on track
Scientists observe reduction in emissions of banned ozone-depleting chemical after unexpected spike.
Bryan Stevenson to deliver MIT’s 2021 Commencement address
Public interest lawyer and social justice activist will address the Class of 2021 on June 4.
School of Science presents 2021 Infinite Expansion Awards
Thirteen postdocs and research scientists honored for contributions to the Institute with awards formerly known as Infinite Kilometer.
Faster tracking of treatment responses
Biological sensors developed by MIT spinout Glympse Bio could help clinicians make decisions for individual patients.
Biden taps Eric Lander and Maria Zuber for senior science posts
Lander to take a leave of absence to assume Cabinet-level post; Zuber to co-chair presidential advisory council.
Brain waves guide us in spotlighting surprises
The brain uses different frequency rhythms and cortical layers to suppress expected stimulation and increase activity for what’s novel.
Heather Theberge, mechanical engineering staff member, dies at 42
Theberge served as an administrative assistant for the mechanical engineering undergraduate program since 2012.
Understanding art in a time of crisis
Associate professor of music Emily Richmond Pollock studies the way modern opera incorporates the new and the traditional.
Turning microbiome research into a force for health
A diverse group of researchers is working to turn new discoveries about the trillions of microbes in the body into treatments for a range of diseases.