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2020 MIT Fulbright scholars include Sandra Walter, Srimayi Tenali, William Pinney, Talia Khan, Anshula Gandhi, Booker Schelhaas, Christien Williams, Ivy Li, Kedi Hu, and Max Kessler.

Eleven from MIT awarded 2020 Fulbright Fellowships

Graduating seniors and recent alumni will spend upcoming year abroad on Fulbright grants.

May 22, 2020

Activation maps of neural network model for digital staining of tumors

Deep learning accurately stains digital biopsy slides

Pathologists who examined the computationally stained images could not tell them apart from traditionally stained slides.

May 22, 2020

Using a novel methodology, MITEI researcher Joanna Moody and Associate Professor Jinhua Zhao uncovered patterns in the development trends and transportation policies of China’s 287 cities — including Fengcheng, shown here — that may help decision-makers learn from one another.

Transportation policymaking in Chinese cities

A new framework for learning from each other.

May 21, 2020

A new technology called ELAST transforms tissues, such as this slab of human brain, to make them reversibly stretchable or compressible, as well as much more durable. This allows them to be repeatedly stretched out or squished down thin for much faster infusion of labeling probes, which labs use to highlight cells or molecules under the microscope.

Making tissue stretchable, compressible, and nearly indestructible

Chemical process called ELAST allows labeling probes to infuse more quickly, and makes samples tough enough for repeated handling.

May 20, 2020

Canan Dagdeviren, an assistant professor at the MIT Media Lab, has implemented lean management principles in her cleanroom lab space, also called “YellowBox.”

“Lean lab” approach enables quick research ramp down

MIT lab offers a model for cost savings, productivity, and safety; principles may also facilitate efficient reopening in the future.

May 14, 2020

“With all of us stuck at home or in remote locations, I’m not sure that anyone is feeling particularly inspired right now, but this pandemic will eventually end, and sometimes getting lost in the intricacies of Maxwell’s equations gives a nice break from what is going on in the world,” says theoretical physicist William Detmold.

Exploring the quantum field, from the sun’s core to the Big Bang

Theoretical physicist William Detmold unlocks the mysteries of quarks, gluons, and their “strong interactions” at the subatomic level.

May 13, 2020

Scanning electron micrograph of HIV-1 (in green) budding from a cultured lymphocyte

HIV genome bends over backwards to help virus take over cells

Differently shaped RNA molecules allow HIV to express different genes from the same RNA sequence.

May 11, 2020

To ensure the best coverage of our solar system, MIT Assistant Professor Richard Linares envisions a constellation of "statites" that communicate and work together, only activating the statite in the optimum position to fly by or rendezvous with an interstellar object successfully. Other statites in the constellation can continue to wait for the next ISO to appear.

To catch an interstellar visitor, use a solar-powered space slingshot

MIT research proposal for rendezvous missions with interstellar objects selected for NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program.

May 6, 2020

MIT climate scientist Kerry Emanuel has been elected a foreign member of the Royal Society.

Kerry Emanuel elected a Royal Society foreign member

Professor of atmospheric science honored for his work on atmospheric physics and dynamics of tropical weather patterns.

May 6, 2020

The TILT team pitches at the IDEAS Generator dinner in fall 2019.

MIT IDEAS celebrates social innovation at the Institute

Seven teams of MIT social innovators receive funding to continue their ventures.

May 1, 2020

Photograph of the microwell CARMEN chip.

CRISPR-based diagnostic chips perform thousands of tests simultaneously to detect viruses

Diagnostic platform CARMEN combines microfluidics with CRISPR-based detection technology SHERLOCK, and could one day be used for public health efforts.

April 29, 2020

“I feel supported and encouraged by everybody here and there’s not a barrier to me asking for help,” MIT senior Tarun Kamath says.

Studying the brain and supporting the mind

At MIT, senior Tarun Kamath has explored neuroscience and science policy, while helping his peers find ways to reduce stress.

April 28, 2020

Designing for place and space

Associate professor of architecture Rafi Segal creates projects meant to enhance a sense of community.

April 26, 2020

Ramachandra Dasari was a member of the MIT community for over 50 years.

Ramachandra Dasari, associate director of the GR Harrison Spectroscopy Lab, dies at 87

MIT scientist for over 50 years was a cherished mentor who published nearly 400 papers on topics from laser science to non-invasive biomedical diagnosis.

April 24, 2020

In this lidar map, AI algorithms have identified roads (red). By pairing this map with OpenStreetMaps, users can plan routes around roads that are deemed impassable and can do so at the scale of an entire sortie, which here covers about 400 square miles.

With lidar and artificial intelligence, road status clears up after a disaster

Automated tools can help emergency managers make decisions, plan routes, and quantify road damage at city scales.

April 21, 2020

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