School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes 14 new faculty for 2025
New professors join Comparative Media Studies/Writing, History, Linguistics and Philosophy, Music and Theater Arts, and Political Science.
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Victor McElheny, founding director of MIT’s Knight Science Journalism Program, dies at 89
The pioneering journalist and author was a steadfast champion of science journalism and its global community of practitioners.
Helping cities evolve
Economics graduate student Vincent Rollet studies how housing, regulation, and politics interact to shape the future of cities.
Walk-through screening system enhances security at airports nationwide
Lincoln Laboratory's 3D microwave imaging technology for detecting concealed threats was integrated into HEXWAVE, commercially developed by Liberty Defense.
Study finds better services dramatically help children in foster care
A Chilean experiment with legal aid and social services cuts time in foster care, with lasting effects for kids and lower costs for programs.
Inspiring student growth
Professors Xiao Wang and Rodrigo Verdi are honored as “Committed to Caring.”
Accelerating scientific discovery with AI
FutureHouse, co-founded by Sam Rodriques PhD ’19, has developed AI agents to automate key steps on the path toward scientific progress.
From MIT, an instruction manual for turning research into startups
MIT Proto Ventures publishes venture studio playbook to catalyze innovation at research institutions.
Gaspare LoDuca named VP for information systems and technology and CIO
Chief information officer at Columbia University will join MIT in August.
Students and staff work together for MIT’s first “No Mow May”
With advocacy from GSC Sustain, the No Mow May project supports pollinator habitats and provides educational opportunities.
How we really judge AI
Forget optimists vs. Luddites. Most people evaluate AI based on its perceived capability and their need for personalization.
The scholar-warrior: How Erik Lin-Greenberg bridges academia and Air Force intelligence
MIT political scientist and U.S. Air Force Reserve squadron commander brings unique perspective to both the classroom and the military, leading enlisted personnel while researching the future of warfare.
Former MIT researchers advance a new model for innovation
Focused research organizations (FROs) undertake large research efforts and have begun to yield scientific advances.
New optical sensing system will improve space domain awareness
MIT Lincoln Laboratory developed the system, launched recently aboard the QZSS-HP satellite, for a collaborative effort between the US Space Force and Japan.
Scene at MIT: Reflecting on a shared journey toward MIT PhDs
Viraat Goel MBA ’25, PhD ’25 shares a poignant moment at the OneMIT Commencement ceremony with his wife, Erin Tevonian PhD ’25, as they celebrate their academic journey together.