A new resource for teaching responsible technology development
The Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing publishes a collection of original pedagogical materials developed for instructional use on MIT OpenCourseWare.
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School of Engineering welcomes new faculty
Seventeen new professors join the MIT community, with research areas ranging from robotics and machine learning to health care and agriculture.
Four from MIT named Meta Fellows for 2022
The honorees include four MIT graduate students in electrical engineering and computer science, economics, and media arts and sciences.
Seven new faculty join the MIT School of Science
Departments of Biology and Brain and Cognitive Sciences welcome new professors.
First-ever Climate Grand Challenges recognizes 27 finalists
A subset of the finalists will be announced as multiyear flagship projects this spring.
L. Rafael Reif to step down as MIT president
For a decade, Reif’s bold vision led the Institute to dynamic growth and increased stature on the world stage.
President Reif writes to the community about plans to step down
Letter announces Reif's intention to step down as president at the end of 2022, and names Cynthia Barnhart as provost.
From modeling quantum devices to political systems
Senior Sihao Huang uses his background in physics and complex systems to inform his interdisciplinary approach to political science.
Cynthia Breazeal named dean for digital learning at MIT
Overseeing business and research units across MIT Open Learning, Breazeal will focus on the future of digital technologies and their applications in education.
Agustín Rayo named dean of SHASS
Philosophy professor brings deep experience in campus leadership to his role as head of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Physics and the machine-learning “black box”
In 2.C01, George Barbastathis demonstrates how mechanical engineers can use their knowledge of physical systems to keep algorithms in check and develop more accurate predictions.
Making computation come alive
A new course teaches students how to use computational techniques to solve real-world problems, from landing a spacecraft to placing cell phone towers.
Meet the 2021-22 Accenture Fellows
The 2021-22 Accenture Fellows are bolstering research and igniting ideas to help transform global business.
MIT community in 2021: A year in review
Top Institute stories dealt with the return to campus and continued response to Covid-19, MIT’s commitments to climate action, its support of a diverse community, and more.
Q&A: Cathy Wu on developing algorithms to safely integrate robots into our world
Assistant professor of civil engineering describes her career in robotics as well as challenges and promises of human-robot interactions.