Media Advisory — MIT Briefing: Bold action needed to make technology work for society Remarks, panel discussion on new MIT report on the work of the future will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at National Press Club. September 3, 2019 Read full story →
Overcoming obstacles with an electric hovercraft MIT team places first among U.S. universities at 2019 SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition. August 28, 2019 Read full story →
The Engine expands, responding to rapid growth of “tough tech” New location will support growing innovation ecosystem; serve as hub for the region. August 27, 2019 Read full story →
Legatum Center announces 2019-20 fellowship class The fellowship is MIT’s capstone program for student-entrepreneurs seeking high impact in emerging markets. August 23, 2019 Read full story →
President L. Rafael Reif announces office hours for 2019-20 Interested MIT faculty, students, and staff may sign up for 15-minute meetings with the president. August 21, 2019 Read full story →
3 Questions: Heather Hendershot on the state of US political discourse Media historian and expert on conservatism considers the end of rational dialog. August 20, 2019 Read full story →
From streams to teams Graduate student Maya Stokes, a geomorphology expert and ultimate frisbee coach, shows her passion for teaching in the field and on the field. August 18, 2019 Read full story →
MIT-Delft University of Technology team places third in Formula Student Germany driverless competition Teams were scored on speed, construction, performance, and financial planning at one of the world’s largest student engineering competitions. August 16, 2019 Read full story →
Julian Picard: Chopping microwaves, sharpening instincts MIT graduate student slices microwave pulses to test advanced accelerators. August 12, 2019 Read full story →
Beaver Works Summer Institute concludes its fourth year Students wow visitors with a flurry of races and demonstrations during the program's signature final event. August 12, 2019 Read full story →
The music of the spheres MIT hosts "Songs from Extrasolar Spaces," a musical melding of art and science inspired by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). August 9, 2019 Read full story →
Eight from MIT honored in 2019 Technology Review 35 Innovators Under 35 Eight postdocs and alumni are among those named to the list. August 9, 2019 Read full story →
Following the current: MIT examines water consumption sustainability The Institute aims to update its water management practices to prepare for droughts, sea level rise, and other risks posed by the climate crisis. August 5, 2019 Read full story →
Finding novel materials for practical devices MIT researchers use a new machine learning technique to rapidly evaluate new transition metal compounds to identify those that can perform specialized functions. August 1, 2019 Read full story →