At a spirited Commencement ceremony, the Class of 2026 is urged to “run toward the hardest problems”
Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94, Advanced Micro Devices CEO, tells graduates to apply “purpose, judgment, and courage” in their lives.
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One stage at a time
Associate Professor Sara Brown, an accomplished theater set designer, teaches MIT students to create and think visually.
Some democracies are struggling to ensure safe drinking water
Countries with developing economies provide at least some public water, but safety may lag because it’s less visible, researchers say.
Technology usually creates jobs for young, skilled workers. Will AI do the same?
A new study of the postwar U.S. shows which kinds of workers historically filled new tech-enabled jobs.
Study: Firms often use automation to control certain workers’ wages
MIT economists found US companies tend to target employees earning a “wage premium,” which increases inequality but not necessarily productivity.
The tech revolution that wasn’t
Associate Professor Dwai Banerjee’s new book examines the visionaries who wanted to turn India into a world power at making computers.
Study: Immigrants help address the US eldercare shortage
Economists find that in metro areas with more immigration, nurses are spending more time with elderly patients.
How to expand the US economy
In “Priority Technologies,” MIT faculty examine key areas of innovation that can drive American prosperity and security — now and in the decades ahead.
Why bother with plausible deniability?
Philosopher Sam Berstler explains why we have social norms that let people engage in open deception.
Jazz in the key of life
Saxophonist Miguel Zenón, a Grammy-winning MIT faculty member, creates a distinctive blend of jazz and traditional Puerto Rican music.
The flawed fundamentals of failing banks
MIT economist Emil Verner’s historical detective work shows how banking-sector crises develop out of bad business practices.
MIT researchers measure traffic emissions, to the block, in real-time
A new study pieces together existing data sources in order to develop a detailed, dynamic picture of auto emissions.
On algorithms, life, and learning
Operations research expert Dimitris Bertsimas delivered the annual Killian Lecture, providing a look at the past and future of his work.
Bridging medical realities in the study of technology and health
Anthropologist Amy Moran-Thomas studies overlooked insights from people health care is meant to reach.
What’s the right path for AI?
Conference speakers discussed the unfolding trajectory of AI and the benefits of shaping technology to meet people’s needs.