New chapter for theater at MIT opens with “Everybody,” a morality play for our time
Starting with inaugural performance in new facility, students immerse themselves in all aspects of making theater.
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Helping Mexico design an effective climate policy
MIT researchers are working with the Mexican government on carbon pricing options to meet the country’s climate goals under the Paris Agreement.
A scientific approach to writing fiction
Megan Miranda '02 graduated from MIT intent on pursuing a career in biotechnology. Instead, she became a New York Times best-selling author.
MIT researchers release evaluation of solar pumps for irrigation and salt mining in India
Study of solar pump technology use in India assesses technical performance and explores innovative business cases to increase user adoption.
Nancy Rose appointed head of MIT Department of Economics
Distinguished scholar and MacVicar Faculty Fellow is also an accomplished public servant.
Visiting Professor Anita Hill leads conversations about Title IX
Attorney, author, and civil-rights advocate moderates The Gender/Race Imperative, a series of talks at MIT about equality in education.
Vanu Bose, software pioneer and MIT Corporation member, dies at 52
CEO of Vanu, Inc. improved wireless networks, encouraged MIT research, and pursued humanitarian efforts.
A brief history of environmental successes
Susan Solomon's John H. Carlson Lecture examines past environmental challenges in the context of today's fight against climate change.
Faculty additions and promotions at the School of Architecture and Planning
Five join the SA+P faculty, while 10 are recognized for work in art, architecture, urbanism, and design.
Author Édouard Louis examines contexts for violence
The acclaimed writer, whose work has become a cause célèbre in France and beyond, speaks as part of the MIT Global France Seminar series.
MIT joins court brief in support of “Dreamers”
Legal filing is part of larger set of Institute actions to aid DACA students.
MIT research laid groundwork for promising Alzheimer’s-fighting drink
Studies by Richard Wurtman have led to development of nutrient mix shown to slow cognitive impairment in early stages of the disease.
High School teams awarded 2017-18 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant for invention projects
Fifteen student teams nationwide address local problems through invention.
Yo-Yo Ma to deliver spring 2018 Compton Lecture
Renowned cellist will speak in March on the role of culture in a strong society.
Making renewable power more viable for the grid
“Air-breathing” battery can store electricity for months, for about a fifth the cost of current technologies.