Evaluating approaches to agricultural development Involving local farmers in tackling a problem can provide long-lasting benefits. July 6, 2017 Read full story →
Practical parallelism System enables large speedups — as much as 88-fold — on common parallel-computing algorithms. June 30, 2017 Read full story →
Peering into neural networks New technique helps elucidate the inner workings of neural networks trained on visual data. June 29, 2017 Read full story →
Two MIT documentaries win New England Emmy Awards The Department of Mechanical Engineering's “Water Is Life” and MIT Video Productions' “A Bold Move” take home top honors in separate categories. June 28, 2017 Read full story →
MIT Libraries staff honored with 2017 Infinite Mile Awards Annual celebration of excellence honors employees for exceptional contributions on behalf of library users and colleagues. June 26, 2017 Read full story →
A deep dive into research SuperUROP gives undergraduates the chance to immerse themselves in a year-long research project with supportive mentors to guide the way. June 22, 2017 Read full story →
AFFOA launches state-of-the-art facility for prototyping advanced fabrics New center for development of high-tech fibers and fabrics opens headquarters, unveils two products ready for commercialization. June 19, 2017 Read full story →
Design innovations for improved life in cities Venture accelerator DesignX unleashes entrepreneurs’ ideas to transform the built environment. June 13, 2017 Read full story →
MIT pilots full-credit online residential course Campus students report more flexibility, reduced stress in taking an online version of a popular MIT course. June 12, 2017 Read full story →
MIT students hack assistive technology solutions for local clients At the 2017 Assistive Technologies Hackathon hosted at Beaver Works, students created helpful devices for Greater Boston residents with disabilities. June 12, 2017 Read full story →
Tim Cook to MIT grads: “How will you serve humanity?” Apple CEO urges graduating class to “work toward something greater than yourself.” June 9, 2017 Read full story →
President L. Rafael Reif's charge to the Class of 2017 "One of today’s great challenges is how to help society navigate the unintended impact of technology itself," Reif tells more than 2,800 new graduates. June 9, 2017 Read full story →
Reflections of the Puzzle Keeper Allan Gottlieb ’67, creator of MIT Technology Review's Puzzle Corner, looks back on the column’s longevity, in celebration of his 50th reunion. June 8, 2017 Read full story →
Lisa Su urges doctoral graduates to “dream big” and “change the world” At hooding ceremony, Advanced Micro Devices CEO says MIT “taught me how to think.” June 8, 2017 Read full story →
Tracing implications of the development of new technologies Former department head and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering alumnus Joseph Sussman retires after 50 years. June 7, 2017 Read full story →