Advanced silicon solar cells MIT mechanical engineers are leading an effort to detect defects that reduce efficiency. February 17, 2017 Read full story →
American Academy in Rome appoints John Ochsendorf as 23rd director MIT professor in architecture and engineering will serve three-year term. February 14, 2017 Read full story →
MIT Press Bookstore launches new author series Authors@MIT series features speakers on the cutting edge of timely topics. February 10, 2017 Read full story →
Eight MIT faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering New members have made advances in artificial skin, wireless communications, nanotechnology, hydrology, and cancer treatment. February 10, 2017 Read full story →
3 Questions: Emma Teng on “China Comes to Tech” New exhibit delves into history of Chinese students at MIT. February 9, 2017 Read full story →
Is the library the new public square? The Future of the Libraries Task Force seeks feedback on 10 recommendations including global library services and preserving more of MIT’s intellectual work. February 9, 2017 Read full story →
"Aerocene" soars at the 47th World Economic Forum Climate-conscious sculptures influence world perspectives in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. February 9, 2017 Read full story →
West Garage site identified for new undergraduate residence hall Centrally located dorm will enhance student life and learning experience, vibrancy of West Campus. February 8, 2017 Read full story →
MIT, Conservation International announce collaboration on climate adaptation and mitigation Collaboration will explore ways of working with natural systems to address climate change. January 27, 2017 Read full story →
What can we learn from lottery spending? “City Digits: Local Lotto” teaches Brooklyn high school students how to work with data by analyzing lottery spending patterns. January 26, 2017 Read full story →
MIT Election Data and Science Lab launches Founded by political scientist Charles Stewart III, the Election Lab focuses on non-partisan research, data, and analysis to improve elections. January 25, 2017 Read full story →
Energy-efficient design MIT researchers are helping architects optimize both design and energy efficiency. January 23, 2017 Read full story →
Art, engineering, and architecture Freshman seminar inspires students to see the world with fresh eyes. January 19, 2017 Read full story →
House rules Research shows how rebuilding Britain’s Houses of Parliament in the 1800s helped create clean-air laws. January 12, 2017 Read full story →
Researchers design one of the strongest, lightest materials known Porous, 3-D forms of graphene developed at MIT can be 10 times as strong as steel but much lighter. January 6, 2017 Read full story →