Contemporary and global music come together in MIT’s Sounding Series The 2016-17 season will showcase everything from symphonic rock, to Japanese koto music, to jazz legend Joe Lovano. September 7, 2016 Read full story →
New applications for ultracapacitors Startup’s energy-storage devices find uses in drilling operations, aerospace applications, electric vehicles. September 7, 2016 Read full story →
Council for the Arts at MIT welcomes Rachel Bennett as its new director The Council has funded arts programs at MIT for 44 years. September 6, 2016 Read full story →
QS ranks MIT the world’s top university for 2016-17 Ranked No. 1 for the fifth straight year, the Institute also places first in 12 of 42 disciplines. September 5, 2016 Read full story →
Eleven from MIT named to the 2016 TR35 Nearly one-third of MIT Technology Review’s top innovators under the age of 35 have a connection to MIT. August 25, 2016 Read full story →
Good Samaritan Amnesty Policy will now apply to prohibited substances Dean for Student Life Suzy Nelson says new policy is designed to reduce barriers to help-seeking, ensure student safety; changes respond to students’ concerns. August 25, 2016 Read full story →
Libraries launch Institute-wide reading program MIT Reads invites the entire community for common reading and discussion. August 19, 2016 Read full story →
Duane Boning named head of Leaders for Global Operations program Boning succeeds David Simchi-Levi as engineering faculty director of master’s program. August 16, 2016 Read full story →
Faculty at MIT and beyond respond forcefully to an article critical of Suzanne Corkin More than 200 members of the scientific community sign a letter supporting the late MIT neuroscientist; department head issues a statement. August 9, 2016 Read full story →
Reducing emissions, improving technology: A mutually reinforcing cycle An MIT study on the connection between technology development and emissions-reduction policies informs Paris climate negotiations. August 8, 2016 Read full story →
Chemical sensing at telecom wavelengths Summer Scholar Ashley Del Valle Morales probes new a silicon carbide system in the MIT Microphotonics Center. August 8, 2016 Read full story →
The safety trap Lack of secure investments is hindering growth globally, research finds. August 5, 2016 Read full story →
Kay Tye receives Freedman Prize for Exceptional Basic Research Neuroscientist recognized by the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation for project on neural circuits for anxiety control. August 3, 2016 Read full story →
Analyzing lithium ion battery fatigue Summer Scholar Erica Eggleton joins Van Vliet Lab to make and test lithium manganese oxide electrodes. August 2, 2016 Read full story →
John Fernández: Growing grassroots for sustainability on campus and abroad Environmental Solutions Initiative’s new director discusses sustainable development, student engagement, and making Baker House his home. August 2, 2016 Read full story →