New AI model could streamline operations in a robotic warehouse
By breaking an intractable problem into smaller chunks, a deep-learning technique identifies the optimal areas for thinning out traffic in a warehouse.
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Cybersecurity software wins a 2024 Federal Laboratory Consortium Excellence in Technology Transfer Award
Lincoln Laboratory–developed Timely Address Space Randomization (TASR) was transferred to two commercial providers of cloud-based services.
Faces of MIT: Lydia Brosnahan
The associate producer shares how arts initiatives bring different departments together in collaboration and community.
A new shepherd’s staff to lead “the flock” during MIT Commencement
Gifted by Professor Lily Tsai, former chair of the faculty, and designed by Professor Brandon Clifford, the staff is a new, integral part of MIT Commencement.
MIT community members honored with 2024 Franklin Institute Awards
Two professors and three additional alumni recognized for “dreaming up solutions to global challenges — advancing health, sustainability, and human connection.”
Reflecting on COP28 — and humanity’s progress toward meeting global climate goals
MIT delegates share observations and insights from the largest-ever UN climate conference.
Benchtop test quickly identifies extremely impact-resistant materials
High-speed experiments can help identify lightweight, protective “metamaterials” for spacecraft, vehicles, helmets, or other objects.
Researchers demonstrate rapid 3D printing with liquid metal
Their new technique can produce furniture-sized aluminum parts in only minutes.
Faculty, staff, students to evaluate ways to decarbonize MIT's campus
New Decarbonization Working Group will leverage member expertise to explore and assess existing and in-development solutions to decarbonize the MIT campus by 2050.
Q&A: A blueprint for sustainable innovation
Atacama Biomaterials, co-founded by Paloma Gonzalez-Rojas SM ’15, PhD ’21, combines architecture, machine learning, and chemical engineering to create eco-friendly materials.
3 Questions: Renaud Fournier on transforming MIT’s digital landscape
MIT’s new chief officer for business and digital transformation describes how the Institute is embarking on an effort to renew its digital landscape.
Expanding the conversation about aging
A speaker series organized by MIT AgeLab explores issues impacting older adults from a variety of backgrounds.
Building technology that empowers city residents
Kwesi Afrifa, a senior majoring in urban planning and computer science, wants to create cultural hubs that are inviting to everyone.
The creative future of generative AI
An MIT panel charts how artificial intelligence will impact art and design.
Climate action, here and now
Associate Professor David Hsu examines how people and cities can fight climate change locally — and how MIT can do the same.