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Gates named MLK Visiting Professor in Physics
Supersymmetry pioneer will conduct research this year at MIT’s Center for Theoretical Physics.
James Keck, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, dies at 86
Worked on the atomic bomb at Los Alamos
Jeroen Saeij named 2010 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences
Biologist hopes to uncover new genetic risk factors for infectious disease as well as new therapies.
Srikanth Bolla '13 proves that anyone can learn how to swim
Beginner's swim class offers students a chance to overcome fears.
Researchers seek to put the squeeze on cancer
Cell contractions may be key to initiating new blood-vessel growth near tumors.
Bill Mitchell, former dean of MIT's School of Architecture and Planning, dies at age 65
He was an outspoken advocate for radically transforming infrastructure to create responsive sustainable cities, and played an instrumental role in transforming MIT's physical campus.
Memorial service for Michael Feld to be held June 16
'Remembering Michael' to feature reflections on the late physicist's personal and professional life
LINC 2010 engages and inspires
Conference focuses on the present and future of technology-enabled learning worldwide
A look back in time
By linking the odd geometry of bacterial growths to photosynthesis, researchers may have a new way to study Earth’s oldest fossils.
Better models for better reactors
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering teams working on improving computer-aided simulation and modeling
Genes as fossils
MIT researchers discover the DNA responsible for creating fossil-like molecules found in ancient rocks.
REFS poster contest: highlighting mentorship
Participation from across the Institute shows just how important mentoring really is.
Michael S. Feld, physics professor, dies at age 69
Made fundamental contributions in the field of laser science; applied physics to biomedical problems