2023-2024 Accenture Fellows advance technology at the crossroads of business and society The MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology announces new graduate fellows. September 19, 2023 Read full story →
Mikhail Ivanov wins 2024 New Horizons in Physics Breakthrough Prize MIT assistant professor of physics shares award for understanding the large-scale structure of the universe. September 18, 2023 Read full story →
Explained: The 1.5 C climate benchmark After a summer of weather extremes, where does the world stand in its goal to stem rising temps? August 27, 2023 Read full story →
Bringing sustainable and affordable electricity to all MIT Energy Initiative spinoff Waya Energy helps countries work toward universal access to electricity. August 23, 2023 Read full story →
Professor Emeritus Sanjoy Mitter, expert in the theoretical foundations of systems, communication, and control, dies at 89 The former director of LIDS was a beloved professor who blended intellectual rigor with curiosity. August 11, 2023 Read full story →
School of Engineering second quarter 2023 awards Faculty and researchers across MIT’s School of Engineering receive many awards in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence. July 27, 2023 Read full story →
Not your grandparents’ “Monopoly” MIT board game designers take on social and cultural topics, with a playful twist. July 25, 2023 Read full story →
Moving days for MIT’s history The MIT Museum is preparing to transfer its enormous collection — and making a few surprising discoveries along the way. July 21, 2023 Read full story →
Keeril Makan named associate dean of MIT’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Makan will lead special projects in his new role, while continuing to serve as head of the Music and Theater Arts Section. July 5, 2023 Read full story →
Transatlantic connections make the difference for MIT Portugal The international partnership focuses on climate and sustainability. June 29, 2023 Read full story →
QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2023-24 Ranking at the top for the 12th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 11 subject areas. June 27, 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 →
Tackling the MIT campus’s top energy consumers, building by building A full-building energy efficiency project aims to reduce total campus emissions by 2 percent. May 25, 2023 Read full story →
Paula Hammond wins faculty’s Killian Award for 2023-24 The chemical engineer is honored for her work designing polymers and nanomaterials with wide-ranging applications in medicine and energy. May 17, 2023 Read full story →
Advocating for science budget and policy MIT’s Science Policy Initiative sends students and postdocs to Capitol Hill to advocate for continued and increased federal support for scientific research. May 9, 2023 Read full story →