CSAIL convenes leading thinkers to discuss future of computing "MAC50" symposium celebrates 50 years of computer science at MIT. May 29, 2014 Read full story →
Product Design and Development class partners with MIT Sloan and RISD Course 2.739 brings engineering, business, and design students together to learn about developing new products May 23, 2014 Read full story →
Why eumelanin is such a good absorber of light Researchers uncover secret of a ubiquitous pigment’s ability to absorb a broad spectrum of light. May 22, 2014 Read full story →
Engineering earth-abundant catalysts that mimic platinum in renewable energy technologies MIT team develops a process to create inexpensive catalysts that can replace platinum catalysts in renewable energy technologies. May 16, 2014 Read full story →
Beyond low-hanging fruit Alexander Slocum tackles “impossible” engineering problems to help meet growing world energy demand. May 15, 2014 Read full story →
Who did what? Techniques from natural-language processing enable computers to efficiently search video for actions. May 14, 2014 Read full story →
Robert Shin honored for advancing project-based learning at MIT The 2014 Irwin Sizer Award recognizes Shin’s leadership in establishing Beaver Works May 13, 2014 Read full story →
IDEAS winners aim to improve the world’s “quality of life” Contest awards thousands of dollars to 13 teams tackling environmental and health challenges in developing countries. May 6, 2014 Read full story →
MIT alumnus Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel gives major gift to solve urgent challenges in world food and water security Professor John Lienhard will lead the new laboratory. May 6, 2014 Read full story →
Syncing IT with executive vision George Westerman develops executive-level strategies for maximizing business value through digital technology May 5, 2014 Read full story →
Terahertz imaging on the cheap New theory could reduce number of sensors required for high-resolution imaging systems. May 5, 2014 Read full story →
Computer system automatically solves word problems Applications could include educational tools, systems to solve practical geometry or physics problems. May 2, 2014 Read full story →