New center will push frontiers of sensing technology First “center of excellence” for new MIT.nano facility will focus on novel detectors and imaging systems. June 1, 2017 Read full story →
LIDS Smart Urban Infrastructures Workshop highlights emerging research Speakers from academia, industry, and government discuss the evolution of smart urban systems. May 31, 2017 Read full story →
Making prosthetic limbs feel more natural Muscle grafts could help amputees sense and control artificial limbs. May 31, 2017 Read full story →
Toward mass-producible quantum computers Process for positioning quantum bits in diamond optical circuits could work at large scales. May 26, 2017 Read full story →
3 Questions: How political science contributes to national policies on immigration and military conflict Political theorist John Tirman discusses immigration and identity, and measuring the true costs of war. May 22, 2017 Read full story →
Dean Kamen: “The magic is out there!” Noted inventors Kamen and Flowers urge students to unleash their imagination on world’s problems. May 18, 2017 Read full story →
"Mens et manus" goes global MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives program will send students to six continents this summer. May 17, 2017 Read full story →
Sasha Soane wins International Vacuum Electronics Conference best student paper award PhD candidate explores the intersection of theory and engineering. May 17, 2017 Read full story →
For great challenges, a global strategy MIT plan outlines new framework for expanding its international engagement. May 17, 2017 Read full story →
MIT to spur global education hub for displaced populations and refugees The Refugee ACTion Hub (ReACT) will create tailored learning experiences and spark collaboration. May 16, 2017 Read full story →
Hacking discrimination Student teams develop technology-based tools to address racism and bias. May 16, 2017 Read full story →
Q&A: On the future of human-centered robotics Professor David Mindell, who researches the interaction between automation and human behavior, discusses the interdependence of people, robots, and infrastructure. May 15, 2017 Read full story →
Melissa Nobles announces recipients of the 2017 SHASS Infinite Mile Awards Awards presented to five exceptional staff members of the MIT community. May 12, 2017 Read full story →
You belong @ MIT A new initiative developed by the Teaching and Learning Lab is designed to increase students’ sense of academic belonging. May 12, 2017 Read full story →
Illuminating uncertainty Youssef Marzouk aims to improve predictions of everything from underground pollution to daily weather. May 11, 2017 Read full story →