MIT to donate to four nonprofits supporting survivors of sexual abuse
Institute’s Committee on Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response recommends recipients for $850,000 pledge.
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Reducing risk, empowering resilience to disruptive global change
Workshop highlights how MIT research can guide adaptation at local, regional, and national scales.
Blood and politics in India
New book explores the use of blood in political rhetoric, imagery, and activism, and even the politics of blood drives.
Making physics and astronomy more welcoming to African-American students
Report co-chaired by MIT professor cites need for “sweeping changes” in academic culture.
An engine for game-changing innovation
The Engine, a venture firm built by MIT, is investing in companies tackling the world's most urgent problems.
Hacking into a sustainable energy future
The 2019 MIT EnergyHack presented opportunities for students and companies to collaborate and solve problems facing the energy sector today.
Schools of Science and Engineering join hands to transform learning
In 8.02 (Electricity and Magnetism), students explore the practical application of electromagnetic concepts.
Paul McEuen delivers inaugural Dresselhaus Lecture on cell-sized robots
Cornell University professor and physicist uses nanoscale parts to create smart, active microbots.
Designing humanity’s future in space
The Space Exploration Initiative’s latest research flight explores work and play in microgravity.
Interdisciplinary team takes top prize in Mars colony design competition
MIT PhD student George Lordos and his brother Alexandros led the project; goal of the Mars Society competition was to establish a colony on Mars for 1,000 residents.
Improbability Walk at MIT.nano honors Mildred Dresselhaus
Courtyard space celebrates beloved professor’s research and mentorship.
MIT.nano announces the Mildred S. Dresselhaus Lectures
Cornell University’s Paul McEuen will inaugurate series to honor beloved MIT professor.
High school teams receive 2019-20 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Grant for invention projects
Fourteen student teams nationwide awarded up to $10,000 in grants to address local and global problems.
American Physical Society honors three MIT professors for physics research
James Collins, Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, and Richard Milner have won top prizes for their work.
Scene at MIT: Hockfield Court
MIT’s North Court is now named after Susan Hockfield, MIT’s 16th president.