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 →
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 →
Building analytical tools to improve understanding of China's political economy PhD student Yiqing Xu applies new methodology for better insight into the Chinese political economy. December 15, 2015 Read full story →
Reducing waste and inefficiency, while increasing access and profits, propels MIT Energy Hackathon Eight real-world industry challenges fuel teams’ competitive spirit and impressive results. December 11, 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 →
David Forney awarded the IEEE Medal of Honor Highest award bestowed by IEEE honors exceptional contributions to the field of data communications. December 8, 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 →
MIT to name signature building on the Charles River in honor of Morris and Sophie Chang December 2, 2015 Read full story →
Daniel Rothman awarded math prize for work on Earth's carbon cycle Professor of geophysics and co-director of the Lorenz Center at MIT honored with the 2016 American Mathematical Society Levi L. Conant Prize. November 30, 2015 Read full story →
Plan takes shape for MIT sustainability Preliminary plan sets priorities for sustainable buildings, stormwater and land management, materials, and greener labs. November 30, 2015 Read full story →
MIT Wellness Fair welcomes nearly 500 students, teaches strategies for dealing with stress Division of Student Life Wellness Fair brings community together around support services, mental health. 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 →
MIT Global Studies and Languages announces new Cantonese class Pilot program will teach beginning-level Cantonese during the 2016 Independent Activities Period. November 20, 2015 Read full story →