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Breakfast of champions: MIT hosts top young scientists

At an MIT-led event at AJAS/AAAS, researchers connect with MIT faculty, Nobel laureates, and industry leaders to share their work, gain mentorship, and explore future careers in science.

March 3, 2025

Cynthia Barnhart to step down as provost

An alumna and longtime faculty member, Barnhart helped lead the Institute for the last decade, serving as both chancellor and provost.

February 19, 2025

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Gift from Sebastian Man ’79, SM ’80 supports MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing building

Alumnus is the first major donor to support the building since Stephen A. Schwarzman’s foundational gift.

February 11, 2025

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Bridging philosophy and AI to explore computing ethics

In a new MIT course co-taught by EECS and philosophy professors, students tackle moral dilemmas of the digital age.

February 11, 2025

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Creating a common language

New faculty member Kaiming He discusses AI’s role in lowering barriers between scientific fields and fostering collaboration across scientific disciplines.

February 7, 2025

Aligning AI with human values

“We need to both ensure humans reap AI’s benefits and that we don’t lose control of the technology,” says senior Audrey Lorvo.

February 4, 2025

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Introducing the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium

The consortium will bring researchers and industry together to focus on impact.

February 3, 2025

David Darmofal SM ’91, PhD ’93 named vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education

Longtime AeroAstro professor brings deep experience with academic and student life.

February 3, 2025

Algorithms and AI for a better world

Assistant Professor Manish Raghavan wants computational techniques to help solve societal problems.

January 16, 2025

Karl Berggren named faculty head of electrical engineering in EECS

Professor who develops technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with photonics and electronic devices succeeds Joel Voldman.

January 15, 2025

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MIT in the media: 2024 in review

MIT community members made headlines with key research advances and their efforts to tackle pressing challenges.

December 24, 2024

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MIT community in 2024: A year in review

Top stories highlighted the Climate Project at MIT and two new Institute collaborative projects; free tuition for most new undergraduates; Nobels and other major awards; a solar eclipse over campus; and more.

December 24, 2024

MIT affiliates receive 2025 IEEE honors

Five MIT faculty and staff, along with 19 additional alumni, are honored for electrical engineering and computer science advances.

December 19, 2024

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MIT Schwarzman College of Computing welcomes Frida Polli as visiting innovation scholar

The neuroscientist turned entrepreneur will focus on advancing the intersection of behavioral science and AI across MIT.

December 19, 2024

Lara Ozkan named 2025 Marshall Scholar

The MIT senior will pursue graduate studies in the UK at Cambridge University and Imperial College London.

December 16, 2024

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