William McRaven's Commencement address "To save the world, you will have to be men and women of great integrity," McRaven told graduates. May 29, 2020 Read full story →
Mathematics department recognized for STEM student enrichment program Popular diversity and enrichment outreach program marks 10th anniversary with award as it adapts to Covid-19. May 29, 2020 Read full story →
3 Questions: Seychelle Vos on detangling DNA An unconventional geneticist uses cryogenic electron microscopy and crystallography to understand gene expression and cell fate. May 28, 2020 Read full story →
Solve at MIT builds partnerships to tackle complex challenges during Covid-19 crisis Event convened attendees from around the world to discuss impacts of the pandemic and advance solutions to pressing global problems. May 27, 2020 Read full story →
A Ticketmaster for science seminars Despite physical isolation, MIT mathematicians build one-stop portal to online talks around the world. May 26, 2020 Read full story →
Eleven from MIT awarded 2020 Fulbright Fellowships Graduating seniors and recent alumni will spend upcoming year abroad on Fulbright grants. May 22, 2020 Read full story →
Deep learning accurately stains digital biopsy slides Pathologists who examined the computationally stained images could not tell them apart from traditionally stained slides. May 22, 2020 Read full story →
MIT a cappella group sings through quarantine together Syncopasian, MIT's premier East Asian a cappella group, produced a Zoom-themed video to keep music alive during quarantine. May 22, 2020 Read full story →
Microsoft President Brad Smith talks data, Covid-19, and a potential “digital 9/11” Smith spoke with CSAIL Director Daniela Rus as part of a special series co-presented by the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing. May 21, 2020 Read full story →
Making tissue stretchable, compressible, and nearly indestructible Chemical process called ELAST allows labeling probes to infuse more quickly, and makes samples tough enough for repeated handling. May 20, 2020 Read full story →
Machine-learning tool could help develop tougher materials Engineers develop a rapid screening system to test fracture resistance in billions of potential materials. May 20, 2020 Read full story →
A scientist turns to entrepreneurship After delivering novel computational methods for nuclear problems, nuclear science and engineering PhD candidate Pablo Ducru plunges into startup life. May 20, 2020 Read full story →
MIT student applies her doctoral research to the Covid-19 emergency Junli Hao's efforts aid procurement of face masks and respirators for first responders. May 19, 2020 Read full story →
What can your microwave tell you about your health? An MIT system uses wireless signals to measure in-home appliance usage to better understand health tendencies. May 18, 2020 Read full story →
Melting glaciers cool the Southern Ocean Research suggests glacial melting might explain the recent decadal cooling and sea ice expansion across Antarctica's Southern Ocean. May 17, 2020 Read full story →