On an Irish Island, technology takes its time Robert Kanigel explores how modernity has influenced our pace of life. May 23, 2011 Read full story →
Recognizing outstanding undergraduate research 2011 UROP Awards and Eloranta Research Fellowship Recipients named May 18, 2011 Read full story →
Ian Waitz on the future of engineering education and research New dean reflects on MIT’s School of Engineering, cites ever-growing role for collaboration and outreach. May 18, 2011 Read full story →
How to control complex networks New algorithm offers ability to influence systems such as living cells or social networks. May 12, 2011 Read full story →
Jerome Lettvin, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 91 Dynamic cognitive scientist made key contributions to neurophysiology and vision science. April 29, 2011 Read full story →
Science and policy can catalyze each other, EPA head says In MIT visit, Lisa Jackson discusses how technology can affect government regulations. April 22, 2011 Read full story →
A celebration of women in science and engineering Symposium highlights the work and accomplishments of women at MIT and beyond. April 1, 2011 Read full story →
Pioneering filmmaker Richard Leacock, former MIT professor, dies at age 89 Inventive MIT filmmaker helped create cinéma vérité style with path-breaking documentaries March 25, 2011 Read full story →
A 3-D landscape of sound Award-winning composer Keeril Makan shares his distinctive creative process with MIT students March 16, 2011 Read full story →
David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research feted MIT celebrates the official opening of the institute's new building. March 8, 2011 Read full story →
EAPS, physics professor James Elliot dies at 67 Led team that discovered the rings of Uranus in 1977. March 5, 2011 Read full story →
Professor Eric Grimson named next chancellor Current head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to succeed Phillip L. Clay. February 10, 2011 Read full story →