At TechCon, science-based solutions for world issues Innovators and researchers tackle global issues through actionable research and collaboration. November 15, 2016 Read full story →
Tackling society’s big problems with systems theory Ali Jadbabaie seeks to optimize large-scale systems, from social networks to teams of people or devices. November 14, 2016 Read full story →
A step toward biodegradable plastics Chemists discover structure of bacterial enzyme that generates useful polymers. November 11, 2016 Read full story →
Artificial-intelligence system surfs web to improve its performance “Information extraction” system helps turn plain text into data for statistical analysis. November 10, 2016 Read full story →
Letter to the MIT community regarding the new administration in Washington November 10, 2016 Read full story →
Life lessons from the climbing wall MIT senior Charlie Andrews-Jubelt encourages students to look out for each other and lend support. November 9, 2016 Read full story →
Record-setting crowd celebrates the MIT Campaign for a Better World at San Francisco’s City Hall Hong Kong will be the next stop on MIT's Better World global tour. November 7, 2016 Read full story →
Tackling Chinese urban development Samuel Tak Lee Graduate Fellow Zixiao Yin plans to serve communities back home in Inner Mongolia. November 4, 2016 Read full story →
Where music and technology unite MIT and Berklee College of Music collaborate to bring young entrepreneurs together. November 3, 2016 Read full story →
Battery challenges: cost and performance Industry speakers and MIT faculty offer solutions to problems ranging from small portable devices to large fixed installations. November 2, 2016 Read full story →
MIT-Chile collaboration stresses hands-on projects and teamwork in STEM education MIT alumni and the MIT-Chile Program are bringing unique learning opportunities to Chilean high school students in a partnership with two major Santiago universities. November 1, 2016 Read full story →
Revving up The Engine for global change “At MIT, it is our duty to bring transformative innovation to the world,” President Reif said at launch event for new enterprise. October 28, 2016 Read full story →
Retracing the origins of a massive, multi-ring crater Scientists reconstruct first hours after a giant impact created one of the largest craters on the moon. October 27, 2016 Read full story →
Improving educational opportunities for refugee youth around the world Three proposals in MIT Solve's “Learn” pillar advance to finals. October 26, 2016 Read full story →