2020 Beaver Works Summer Institute goes virtual
Students from across the nation collaborate online during a four-week, hands-on STEM experience.
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Astronomers may have found a signature of life on Venus
Evidence indicates phosphine, a gas associated with living organisms, is present in the habitable region of Venus’ atmosphere.
A primer on viruses, vaccines, and therapies
New book for the general public explains how novel viruses such as SARS-Cov-2 emerge and how we can fight them.
Winners of 2020 Teaching With Digital Technology Award recognized for their innovations
Thirty-one MIT instructors honored for digital teaching excellence in extraordinary circumstances.
School of Science grows by 10
Joining the School of Science, 10 faculty members expand the departments of Biology; Chemistry; Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; and Physics.
MIT hosts seven distinguished MLK Professors and Scholars for 2020-21
Honorees will engage in the life of the Institute through teaching, research, and other interactions with the MIT community.
Scientists discover new rules about “runaway” transcription
Findings related to bacterial gene expression overturn fundamental assumptions about basic biological pathways.
Six strategic areas identified for shared faculty hiring in computing
New faculty in these areas will connect the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and a department or school.
Bringing MIT magic to first-years everywhere
With creativity and hard work, the Institute is striving to provide the best possible experience for the Class of 2024.
For student researchers, no pause for the pandemic
Undergraduates Aljazzy Alahmadi, Andrea Garcia, and Quynh Nguyen are sustaining the nuclear science and engineering research mission from around the world.
Nergis Mavalvala named School of Science dean
Astrophysicist and associate head of the physics department will succeed Michael Sipser.
3 Questions: Eric Klopfer on the meaning of masks
During a pandemic, the mask is a badge of honor, indicating the important role that individuals play in protecting the health of others during a crisis.
MIT researchers lead high school educational initiative on quantum computing
“Qubit by Qubit” introduces high school students to quantum computing through a week-long summer camp and a year-long course.
“Junior republics,” a unique concept in the history of American childhood
Professor Jennifer Light’s new book explores a movement to instill American democratic values in children.
MindHandHeart announces a record 24 Community Innovation Fund projects
Fund has launched a special summer round to spearhead projects addressing mental health, well-being, and racial justice at MIT.