Four MIT faculty named 2015 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors Belcher, Bhatia, Brown, and Horvitz recognized for demonstrating a prolific spirit of innovation and invention resulting in a tangible impact on society. December 18, 2015 Read full story →
How socioeconomic status impacts online learning Is online learning truly opening as many doors as anticipated? December 17, 2015 Read full story →
Cogeneration: A bridge to the future To help achieve its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, MIT is set to upgrade its on-campus cogeneration plant. December 16, 2015 Read full story →
Susan Hockfield chosen to serve as AAAS president-elect Former MIT president to begin three-year term on AAAS Board of Directors in February. December 16, 2015 Read full story →
Actor and filmmaker Matt Damon will be 2016 Commencement speaker Performer who gained fame for his portrayal of a brilliant MIT janitor will address the Class of 2016. December 10, 2015 Read full story →
Clean energy connections and innovation At C3E Symposium, industry-leading women share transformative research on policies, technologies, and diversity in energy sector. December 4, 2015 Read full story →
Carolena Ruprecht: On board with nuclear engineering for the Navy Following graduation this June, senior Carolena Ruprecht will lead a crew maintaining nuclear-powered systems for the U.S. Navy. December 3, 2015 Read full story →
MITx MOOC helps a farmer develop an autonomous tractor app After taking an online programming course through MITx, Canadian farmer Matt Reimer develops a driverless tractor app to accelerate harvesting. December 1, 2015 Read full story →
Potash: A silent crisis brews Farmers in Africa and other tropical areas in the Southern Hemisphere are stripping potassium from soils without replacing it. November 24, 2015 Read full story →
Q&A: Visiting artist Keith Ellenbogen MIT Center for Art, Science, and Technology visiting artist Keith Ellenbogen brings high-speed photography to the natural world. November 24, 2015 Read full story →
Four MIT faculty elected 2015 AAAS Fellows Berggren, Bertschinger, Fink, and Zue are among those recognized for efforts toward advancing science. November 23, 2015 Read full story →
Powering science The MIT High Performance Research Computing Facility powers MIT research behind the scenes. November 20, 2015 Read full story →
It takes a network Rising Stars workshop helps female electrical engineers and computer scientists build a professional network, find jobs in academia. November 18, 2015 Read full story →
Will the Paris climate summit lead to a cooler planet? Leading climate economists discuss prospects for a global agreement. November 13, 2015 Read full story →
Good thinking MIT philosopher Kieran Setiya analyzes the sources of moral action. November 13, 2015 Read full story →