Inhabiting 21st-century science fiction
Students in 21L.434 discover that the world-making of science fiction is not only a way to envision possible futures, but a powerful way to think about the world we currently inhabit.
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Global Languages announces new HASS concentration in Korean
The new concentration extends the options for Asian languages at MIT, which also include Japanese and Mandarin.
Advance may enable “2D” transistors for tinier microchip components
Atomically thin materials are a promising alternative to silicon-based transistors; now researchers can connect them more efficiently to other chip elements.
3 Questions: Nadia Christidi on the arts and the future of water
The PhD student focuses on three cities and the role of the arts in helping planning institutions to imagine and plan for possible futures.
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.
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.”
Undergraduates explore practical applications of artificial intelligence
SuperUROP scholars apply deep learning to improve accuracy of climate models, profitably match computers in the cloud with customers, and more.
Synthetic gelatin-like material mimics lobster underbelly’s stretch and strength
The membrane’s structure could provide a blueprint for robust artificial tissues.
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.
An artistic approach to designing medical devices
Jessica Xu, a senior studying mechanical engineering, draws upon her skills as an artist to develop medical devices and assistive technologies.
MIT Press launches open access collection of 34 classic architecture and urban studies titles
An unprecedented digitization program makes out-of-print works available as e-books for the first time.
Standing in solidarity with the AAPI community
Candles lit up Killian Court and Kresge Oval to recognize the 3,795-plus reported hate incidents over the course of the pandemic.
Researchers’ algorithm designs soft robots that sense
Deep-learning technique optimizes the arrangement of sensors on a robot’s body to ensure efficient operation.
How to prevent short-circuiting in next-gen lithium batteries
New findings may help unleash the potential of high-powered, solid-electrolyte lithium batteries.