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Bringing power to the people — and heat as well
Sun-powered system developed by MIT students could provide electricity, heat and cooling to rural schools and clinics.
Alan Guth wins $3 million Fundamental Physics Prize
MIT physicist among nine inaugural winners of prize awarded by Russia’s Milner Foundation.
Lessons learned from MITx’s prototype course
As the team behind MIT’s ambitious online learning program gears up to introduce new courses in the fall, it takes stock of its initial experiences.
Economist Robert Townsend wins Frisch Medal
Prestigious prize granted for research on Thailand’s villages.
Essmart Global awarded grand prize in Dell Social Innovation Competition
MIT IDEAS Global Challenge team wins $50,000 in international competition.
Tech Reunions giving tops $250 million
Reunion classes deliver record-breaking gifts — and enjoy 156 events during Tech Reunions 2012.
Josh Shifrinson: decline of power play
Military strategy for a declining United States in a complex world
TIMtalks spotlight students who have turned failure into success
Event gives students an opportunity to discuss failure, achievement, MIT culture.
CloudTop takes top $100K competition prize
A record 215 teams competed in this year’s business plan competition.
Taking credit
When Thailand’s government started offering microfinance loans to villagers, did anyone benefit? An MIT economist investigates.
Five from MIT named Fulbright scholars
Two current students and three recent graduates will study abroad for the 2012-13 academic year.