Six from MIT awarded 2026 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Fellowship honors contributions of immigrants to American society by awarding $90,000 in funding for graduate studies.
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How morality and ethics shaped India’s economic development
A book by Associate Professor Jason Jackson explores how policymakers moved past post-colonial India to support its own captains of industry.
Understanding community effects of Asian immigrants’ US housing purchases
Findings suggest that at the county level, rise in prices is due, in part, to the fact that new neighbors have a positive impact on K-12 education.
Active Surfaces aims to install peel-and-stick solar panels everywhere
This award-winning startup with roots at the MIT Energy Initiative is developing lightweight, flexible, high-efficiency solar energy films designed to be used on roofs, walls, and any curved surface.
Pursuing a passion for public health
MIT senior Srihitha Dasari reflects on the power of experiential learning through the PKG Center for Social Impact.
Sustaining diplomacy amid competition in US-China relations
At MIT, former U.S. ambassador to China Nicholas Burns highlights climate change as an area for diplomatic engagement, while exploring areas including China's emphasis on STEM education.
Finding a nanoscale solution to safer spaceflight
Using boron nitride nanotubes, mechanical engineering doctoral student Palak Patel develops materials for space that block dangerous ionizing radiation.
New J-PAL research and policy initiative to test and scale AI innovations to fight poverty
Project AI Evidence will connect governments, tech companies, and nonprofits with world-class economists at MIT and across J-PAL's global network to evaluate and improve AI solutions.
A new lens on humanity
The inaugural MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC) Annual Event showcased the breadth of projects supported in the first year of the presidential initiative.
Q&A: The secret sauce behind successful collegiate dining
Andrew Mankus, MIT’s award-winning director of dining, describes why leading with a “students-first mentality” leads to better food offerings for the entire community.
When companies “go green,” air quality impacts can vary dramatically
Cutting air travel and purchasing renewable energy can lead to different effects on overall air quality, even while achieving the same CO2 reduction, new research shows.
Helping power-system planners prepare for an unknown future
Macro, a modeling tool developed by the MIT Energy Initiative, enables energy-system planners to explore options for developing infrastructure to support decarbonized, reliable, and low-cost power grids.
Studying war in the new nuclear age
MIT political scientist Caitlin Talmadge scrutinizes military postures and international dynamics to understand the risks of escalation.
Breaking the old model of education with MIT Open Learning
Free MIT study materials enabled 16-year-old Vivan Mirchandani’s nontraditional learning path, opening up scientific research and academic opportunities.
Optimizing food subsidies: Applying digital platforms to maximize nutrition
An algorithm can change the face of food assistance policy in the Global South, says MIT assistant professor and J-WAFS researcher Ali Aouad.