Crowdsourcing data on road quality and excess fuel consumption
MIT researchers are using smartphones to gather roadway information previously inaccessible to many departments of transportation.
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MIT unveils a new action plan to tackle the climate crisis
The Institute commits to net-zero emissions by 2026, charts course marshaling all of MIT’s capabilities toward decarbonization.
Michale Fee appointed head of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Will continue initiatives in academics, mentoring, and DEIJ while building on legacy of academic and scientific excellence.
Ceasar McDowell named associate director of MIT Center for Constructive Communication
McDowell will head civic design at new center, maintain leadership role at Department of Urban Studies and Planning.
Turning technology against human traffickers
Lincoln Laboratory connects counter–human trafficking community in pursuit of technology to help investigate cases.
Paula Hammond and Arup Chakraborty named Institute Professors
The two chemical engineers are awarded MIT’s highest faculty honor.
Buttressing perseverance from a distance
Alfredo Alexander-Katz and Caroline Jones honored as “Committed to Caring.”
Invitations to powerful climate action at MIT Better World (Sustainability)
An urgent call to confront climate change reverberated throughout MIT Better World (Sustainability), a virtual gathering of the global MIT community.
Five from MIT elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2021
Faculty members Dan Freedman, Robert Griffin, Larry Guth, Stephen Morris, and Gigliola Staffilani elected by peers for outstanding contributions to research.
Synthetic gelatin-like material mimics lobster underbelly’s stretch and strength
The membrane’s structure could provide a blueprint for robust artificial tissues.
Spencer Compton, Karna Morey, Tara Venkatadri, and Lily Zhang named 2021-22 Goldwater Scholars
Four MIT undergraduates whose research areas explore artificial intelligence, space, and climate change honored for their academic achievements.
Keeping humanity central to solving climate change
MIT scholars are helping to solve the economic, cultural, and political dimensions of the world’s energy and climate challenges.
Desirée Plata and Justin Steil win Edgerton Faculty Award
CEE and DUSP faculty members recognized for excellence in leadership, service, and impactful work tackling environmental and social justice issues.
From diabetes to Covid-19, Better World (Health) showcases MIT research in action
MIT alumni and friends from around the globe attended an online event that featured presentations from Institute leaders, faculty, and alumni about human health-related research.
MIT launches new data privacy-focused initiative
Future of Data, Trust, and Privacy initiative aims to address AI-driven analytics and changing attitudes about personal data.