MIT delegation engages with global partners ahead of climate talks Meeting with French leaders and industry representatives at U.S. Embassy in Paris highlights value of interdisciplinary partnerships to advance low-carbon technologies. November 18, 2015 Read full story →
Homeschooled with MIT courses at 5, accepted to MIT at 15 After acquiring his entire elementary and secondary education from OpenCourseWare and MITx, Ahaan Rungta joined the MIT Class of 2019 at age 15. November 16, 2015 Read full story →
Pursuing continuing education goals at MIT Hungry for new knowledge, accomplished professionals attend MIT Professional Education’s Advanced Study Program. November 10, 2015 Read full story →
Empowering students in Sri Lanka to form mobile-app startups MIT Global Startup Labs program leads to student-founded startups 4Axis Solutions and PayMedia. October 30, 2015 Read full story →
Bringing MIT and India closer together Tata Center Annual Symposium explores many pathways for MIT research to have an impact in India and the developing world. October 21, 2015 Read full story →
Making banking effective for the poor In India, PhD student Natalia Rigol aims to tap into community knowledge to vet loan and grant applicants. October 20, 2015 Read full story →
Smarter lenses Newly launched mobile eye-test device could lead to prescription virtual-reality screens. October 19, 2015 Read full story →
Government of India taps MIT expertise for energy solutions Minister Piyush Goyal meets with MIT Energy Initiative and Tata Center leadership, says of India’s electrification goals: “We will make it happen.” October 8, 2015 Read full story →
MIT’s response to earthquake in Nepal MIT supports recovery and learning following earthquake in Nepal. October 8, 2015 Read full story →
How to bring clean, efficient energy to the world Solve conference explores better ways to provide power, water, and food to billions of people. October 7, 2015 Read full story →
What we can solve Inaugural Solve event intended to “accelerate positive change.” October 6, 2015 Read full story →
MIT-USAID program releases evaluation of water filters Study of water filters used in Indian homes assesses suitability, scalability, and sustainability. October 6, 2015 Read full story →
Moderating extremes in building design Leon Glicksman develops energy efficiency technologies and strategies for old and new buildings all over the world. October 5, 2015 Read full story →
Messing with the monsoon Study: Manmade aerosols can alter rainfall in the world’s most populous region. September 30, 2015 Read full story →
MIT’s Public Service Center renamed to honor Priscilla King Gray Co-founder of the PSC and wife of former MIT President Paul Gray has continued to guide the center’s work. September 28, 2015 Read full story →