3 Questions: The Iraq invasion, 20 years later
MIT scholars discuss the history behind the war, lessons learned on state-building, and Iraq’s current political outlook.
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MIT physicists predict exotic new phenomena and give “recipe” for realizing them
Work with skyrmions could have applications in future computers and more.
Assessing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after a year of war
MIT event examines effects of the war on domestic politics and daily life in both Ukraine and Russia.
Hari Balakrishnan awarded Marconi Prize
The prize is the top honor within the field of communications technology.
Studies of unusual brains reveal critical insights into brain organization, function
Ev Fedorenko’s Interesting Brains Project highlights the human brain’s remarkable capacity to adapt, reorganize in the face of early damage.
Inside two MIT students’ historic BattleBots runs
PhD students Lucy Du ’14, SM ’16 and Ginger Schmidt are crushing the competition — and gender barriers — in the world of televised robot combat.
Building bridges to Ukraine through language, art, and community
New IAP course opens doors to language learning, as well as cultural education and war relief.
Sensing with purpose
Fadel Adib uses wireless technologies to sense the world in new ways, taking aim at sweeping problems such as food insecurity, climate change, and access to health care.
Living the history of Cairo
Nasser Rabbat’s new book explores the life and legacy of al-Maqrizi, Egypt’s most influential historian.
Sustainable supply chains put the customer first
In his research, Josué C. Velázquez Martínez focuses on logistics sustainability and small firms in emerging markets.
Manufacturing a cleaner future
Startups founded by mechanical engineers are at the forefront of developing solutions to mitigate the environmental impact of manufacturing.
MIT community members win 2023 IEEE medals and awards
Seven faculty and alumni are among the winners of the prestigious honors for electrical engineers and computer scientists.
School of Engineering unveils MIT Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Engineering Excellence
With the selection of 16 inaugural postdocs, the program seeks to develop the next generation of faculty leaders and help guide the school toward a more diverse and inclusive culture.
Physician, heal thyself?
Research shows doctors and their families are less likely to follow guidelines about medicine. Why do the medically well-informed comply less often?
Robert Shin receives NDIA Combat Survivability Award for Leadership
Award recognizes Shin’s contributions at Lincoln Laboratory to air vehicle survivability and STEM education in support of national defense.