Analyzing pathways to persuasion
When it comes to shaping political beliefs, MIT postdoc Chloe Wittenberg PhD ’23 finds video captivates, but might not beat text.
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With Psyche, a journey to an ancient asteroid is set to begin
The NASA mission, a project with deep roots at MIT, is setting course for a metallic space rock that could be the remnant of a planetary core like our own.
Giving students the computational chops to tackle 21st-century challenges
With the growing use of AI in many disciplines, the popularity of MIT’s four “blended” majors has intensified.
School of Science welcomes new faculty in 2023
Sixteen professors join the departments of Biology; Chemistry; Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; and Physics.
How to tackle the global deforestation crisis
Vital forest is cleared every day, with major climate effects. Satellites have revolutionized measurement of the problem, but what can we do about it?
How to keep people out of the emergency room
Help for immigrants in arranging primary care visits leads to substantial drop in ER visits and costs, a new study shows.
Pixel-by-pixel analysis yields insights into lithium-ion batteries
In a first, researchers have observed how lithium ions flow through a battery interface, which could help engineers optimize the material’s design.
Jackson Jewett wants to design buildings that use less concrete
The PhD student is honing algorithms for designing large structures with less material — helping to shrink the construction industry’s huge carbon footprint.
Unlocking global research potential
Center for International Studies Global Seed Funds program fosters collaboration and innovation.
MIT researchers win grants to develop and test 14 innovative ideas to improve education
The Jameel World Education Lab awards more than $900K in Education Innovation Grants to researchers across MIT.
Elsa Olivetti appointed associate dean of engineering
Materials science and engineering faculty member will oversee key programs and initiatives across the MIT School of Engineering.
3 Questions: How are cities managing record-setting temperatures?
Professor of urban and environmental planning David Hsu explains what municipal governments are doing as climate change accelerates.
Bringing sustainable and affordable electricity to all
MIT Energy Initiative spinoff Waya Energy helps countries work toward universal access to electricity.
Q&A: Steven Gonzalez on Indigenous futurist science fiction
The HASTS PhD candidate describes his new book, “Sordidez,” a science fiction novella on rebuilding, healing, and indigeneity following civil war and climate disaster.
Alumnus’ thermal battery helps industry eliminate fossil fuels
Antora Energy, co-founded by David Bierman SM ’14, PhD ’17, is commercializing a thermal battery that lets manufacturers use renewable energy around the clock.