Brian Canavan named new registrar for MIT
He succeeds Mary Callahan, who retired after 39 years at the Institute.
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Three MIT alumni awarded 2020 MacArthur “genius” grants
Each recipient will receive a $625,000, no-strings-attached award.
The wobbling shadow of the M87* black hole
Analysis of Event Horizon Telescope observations from 2009 to 2017 reveals turbulent evolution of the M87* black hole image.
Sarah Williams: Applying a data-driven approach to help cities function
“We hear big data is going to change the world, but I don’t believe it will unless we synthesize it into tools with a public benefit,” she says.
Real-time data for a better response to disease outbreaks
The startup Kinsa uses its smart thermometers to detect and track the spread of contagious illness before patients go to the hospital.
Diane Greene SM ’78 elected chair of the MIT Corporation
Former CEO of Google Cloud succeeds Robert Millard.
Key brain region was “recycled” as humans developed the ability to read
Part of the visual cortex dedicated to recognizing objects appears predisposed to identifying words and letters, a study finds.
Edward Allen, longtime professor of architecture, dies at 81
Known for embracing technical constraints in architectural design, Allen influenced students and professionals around the world.
MIT-Wits Program continues to thrive
University of the Witwatersrand partnership, one of MIT’s most active programs in Africa, extends beyond international travel.
Bill Hanson, a founder of MIT Leaders for Global Operations, dies at 80
Mentor to hundreds of alumni was known for asking questions that prompted students to look within themselves.
With Perseverance and a little MOXIE, MIT is going to Mars
Led by MIT researchers, one of the experiments aboard the next mission to the Red Planet aims to generate oxygen from Martian air.
MIT research on seawater surface tension becomes international guideline
Work by Professor John Lienhard and Kishor Nayar SM ’14, PhD ’19 was recently recognized by the International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam.
Helping consumers in a crisis
“Quantitative easing” program let households spend more during the last recession. Could it work again?
Who gets ventilator priority?
Paper co-authored by MIT economist proposes a new way to handle medical shortages during the Covid-19 crisis.
Susan Solomon earns Killian Award, MIT’s highest faculty honor
Atmospheric chemist is recognized for her “leadership in working toward real-world solutions to address the global climate crisis.”