Will the charging networks arrive in time? MIT Mobility Forum considers whether startups can provide the infrastructure for electric vehicles, or if more automakers must step in. May 22, 2023 Read full story →
John Hart named head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering A leader in manufacturing science and technology, Hart SM ’02, PhD ’06 will become department head effective July 1. May 17, 2023 Read full story →
A symbol with a story The iconic MIT Press colophon symbolizes the legacy of its creator Muriel Cooper, a graphic design pioneer and longtime member of the MIT community. May 12, 2023 Read full story →
Five MIT faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2023 Joshua Angrist, Gang Chen, Catherine Drennan, Dina Katabi, Gregory Stephanopoulos, and seven additional alumni are recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to research. May 11, 2023 Read full story →
New black hole images reveal a glowing, fluffy ring and a high-speed jet The observations will help astronomers pin down the physics of the plasma around black holes. April 26, 2023 Read full story →
Martin Wainwright named director of the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society Widely recognized leader in statistics and machine learning to succeed Munther Dahleh. April 24, 2023 Read full story →
Learner in Afghanistan reaches beyond barriers to pursue career in data science MIT ReACT and Innovation Leadership Bootcamp provide valuable opportunities. April 24, 2023 Read full story →
Illuminating the money trail MIT political scientist In Song Kim shines a bright light on the dark art of political lobbying. April 16, 2023 Read full story →
MIT PhD students honored for their work to solve critical issues in water and food Gokul Sampath and Jie Yun have been named 2023-24 J-WAFS Fellows. April 13, 2023 Read full story →
MIT CSAIL researchers discuss frontiers of generative AI Experts convene to peek under the hood of AI-generated code, language, and images as well as its capabilities, limitations, and future impact. April 12, 2023 Read full story →
MIT welcomes 2023 Heising-Simons Foundation 51 Pegasi b Fellow Juliana García-Mejía The fellowship supports research contributing to the field of planetary science and astronomy. April 4, 2023 Read full story →
Jacob Andreas and Mingda Li honored with Junior Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching Award is given each year by the School of Engineering to an outstanding educator up for promotion to associate professor without tenure. April 3, 2023 Read full story →
Giving refugees design education — and newfound hope MIT D-Lab workshops equip refugees in Greece and elsewhere with the skills and confidence to solve problems in their communities. March 23, 2023 Read full story →
Bob Metcalfe ’69 wins $1 million Turing Award CSAIL research affiliate and MIT Corporation life member emeritus is honored with the “Nobel Prize of computing” for Ethernet invention. March 22, 2023 Read full story →
Low-cost device can measure air pollution anywhere Open-source tool from MIT’s Senseable City Lab lets people check air quality, cheaply. March 16, 2023 Read full story →