The complexities of cognitive comparisons In experiments, linguists examine how we make everyday judgments about groups of objects. June 11, 2012 Read full story →
Is that smile real or fake? A computerized system developed at MIT can tell the difference between smiles of joy and smiles of frustration. May 25, 2012 Read full story →
TIMtalks spotlight students who have turned failure into success Event gives students an opportunity to discuss failure, achievement, MIT culture. May 18, 2012 Read full story →
3 Questions: Hanna Rose Shell on the hidden history of camouflage Historian of technology’s new book traces the surprisingly recent invention of a standard military practice. May 10, 2012 Read full story →
The secrets of the system MIT’s venerable Beer Game, a table contest, sheds light on the mysteries of manufacturing and the difficulties of running a business. May 3, 2012 Read full story →
MIT Lean Advancement Initiative awarded $8 million for post-traumatic stress innovations project To develop innovative recommendations for transforming the military psychological health care system related to PTSD. April 13, 2012 Read full story →
From the NBA to Iceland, MIT's coaches bring a professional perspective Tom Gearty, Division of Student Life. March 16, 2012 Read full story →
The power of being heard When it comes to intergroup conflict, the group with less power benefits more from sharing its perspective. March 15, 2012 Read full story →
Sloan PhD student walks the walk in sustainability Parrot helped accelerate sustainability efforts at the Institute alongside academic work. March 14, 2012 Read full story →
Lots of trouble In a new book, an MIT urban planner rethinks the mundane, ubiquitous parking lot. March 13, 2012 Read full story →
MIT OpenCourseWare teams up with Flat World Knowledge to combine free texts and free course materials Collaboration among open education innovators creates rich learning opportunities for independent learners. February 29, 2012 Read full story →
Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Computer Science now available in OCW Scholar format 6.01SC is the fourth of seven courses OCW will publish this spring specifically to meet the needs of independent learners. February 27, 2012 Read full story →
Special screening of “America the Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments” to be held at MIT February 24, 2012 Read full story →
Principles of Microeconomics now available in MIT OpenCourseWare’s innovative OCW Scholar format 14.01SC is the third of seven courses OCW will publish this spring specifically to meet the needs of independent learners. February 23, 2012 Read full story →
Differential Equations now available in MIT OpenCourseWare's innovative OCW Scholar format 18.03SC is the second of seven courses OCW will publish this spring specifically to meet the needs of independent learners. February 13, 2012 Read full story →