New model offers a way to speed up drug discovery By applying a language model to protein-drug interactions, researchers can quickly screen large libraries of potential drug compounds. June 8, 2023 Read full story →
Why social movements must innovate On-the-ground study of Sudan shows how protestors have kept their tactics evolving in the face of oppressive rulers. June 8, 2023 Read full story →
First MIT Latinx graduation celebration held One hundred forty graduate and undergraduate students receive red stoles. June 7, 2023 Read full story →
Breaking down barriers in music research Associate Professor Leslie Tilley’s passion for a diversity of musical practices comes through in her research and in the classroom. June 5, 2023 Read full story →
Chancellor Melissa Nobles’ address to MIT’s undergraduate Class of 2023 “Never forget just how much purposeful connection can impact and sustain you,” Nobles told this year's graduating class. June 2, 2023 Read full story →
MIT Corporation elects eight term members, two life members The term members will serve between three and five years on MIT’s board of trustees. June 1, 2023 Read full story →
Turning a circle into a square is possible with this kirigami-inspired formula A study inspired by the Japanese paper-cutting art provides a blueprint for designing shape-shifting materials and devices. June 1, 2023 Read full story →
He made linear algebra fun A series of numbers describes the career of Professor Gil Strang as he retires from MIT after six highly influential decades on the faculty. May 31, 2023 Read full story →
CoCo: A real-time co-creative learning platform for young people Media Lab PhD students Manuj Dhariwal and Shruti Dhariwal introduce a new paradigm of creative collaboration in digital learning environments. May 30, 2023 Read full story →
Fueled by problem-solving Undergraduate research helped feed physics and EECS major Thomas Bergamaschi’s post-MIT interest in tackling challenges. May 30, 2023 Read full story →
Kelsey Merrill ’22 named to 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll The current MEng student is one of 175 students nationwide honored for nonpartisan democratic engagement work. May 25, 2023 Read full story →
MIT community members who work to eradicate sexual violence recognized at 2023 Change-Maker Awards Violence Prevention and Response and the Institute Discrimination and Harassment Response Office celebrate students and employees for their efforts in combating sexual misconduct. May 24, 2023 Read full story →
Using data to write songs for progress Senior Ananya Gurumurthy adds her musical talents to her math and computer science studies to advocate using data for social change. May 21, 2023 Read full story →
George Clark, professor emeritus and X-ray astronomy leader, dies at 94 Longtime MIT faculty member led investigations into cosmic-ray physics and gamma-ray and X-ray astronomy. May 19, 2023 Read full story →
An AI challenge only humans can solve In their new book, “Power and Progress,” Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson ask whether the benefits of AI will be shared widely or feed inequality. May 17, 2023 Read full story →