MIT joins court brief in support of “Dreamers” Legal filing is part of larger set of Institute actions to aid DACA students. November 2, 2017 Read full story →
Connecting through conversation Whether in Cambridge or Shanghai, MIT senior Joshua Charles Woodard seeks to learn from others’ perspectives and challenge his own. November 1, 2017 Read full story →
Twelve from MIT honored by the American Physical Society Prize winners span six departments in the schools of Science and Engineering. October 31, 2017 Read full story →
Mars city living: Designing for the Red Planet A multidisciplinary team of MIT students and postdocs wins an international competition focused on building sustainably on Mars. October 31, 2017 Read full story →
High School teams awarded 2017-18 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant for invention projects Fifteen student teams nationwide address local problems through invention. October 30, 2017 Read full story →
MIT Campaign for a Better World ends FY17 with $3.6 billion The Institute finished the fiscal year with $589 million in new gifts and pledges, MIT’s largest annual fundraising total to date. October 26, 2017 Read full story →
Department of Biology hosts 2017 Massachusetts Junior Academy of Science Symposium High school students present research projects to build communication skills while earning membership to the American Junior Academy of Science. October 24, 2017 Read full story →
The Better World Tour comes home to Boston Alumni and friends gather at the Boch Center Wang Theatre to celebrate the vibrant MIT community and the Institute's ambitious dreams for a better world. October 20, 2017 Read full story →
MIT researchers discuss the new "multi-messenger" era of astrophysics research Mavalvala, Evans, Frebel, Katsavounidis, and Vitale discuss the science behind LIGO's observations of a neutron star collision. October 18, 2017 Read full story →
3Q: Ian Waitz on graduate housing, other priorities Vice chancellor reflects upon his first few months on the job, progress to date, and future plans. October 18, 2017 Read full story →
At The HUB, a celebration of art, technology, and innovation Student volunteers at HUBweek exhibits share MIT’s creative spirit with the public. October 18, 2017 Read full story →
Ritu Raman named L’Oréal Women in Science Fellow Postdoc in the Langer Lab is honored for her contributions to the advancement of STEM fields and for her support of women and girls in science. October 17, 2017 Read full story →
Deshpande Center and J-WAFS announce fall 2017 research grants Twenty-two research teams receive $1,443,000 to develop new technological innovations. October 17, 2017 Read full story →
Toward efficient high-pressure desalination Surprisingly, pressurization isn’t to blame for fouling of membranes, study finds. October 15, 2017 Read full story →
School of Engineering third quarter awards Faculty and staff researchers recognized with a diverse array of awards, prizes, grants, and other honors. October 13, 2017 Read full story →