Troy Van Voorhis named head of the Department of Chemistry Faculty member since 2003 is known for physical chemistry research, as well as contributions to education and the department’s climate. October 1, 2019 Read full story →
Computing and artificial intelligence: Humanistic perspectives from MIT How the humanities, arts, and social science fields can help shape the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing — and benefit from advanced computing. September 24, 2019 Read full story →
Computing and the search for new planets MIT planetary scientists partner with computer scientists to find exoplanets. September 23, 2019 Read full story →
Machine learning you can dance to MIT grad student startup Samply uses algorithms to help music producers find the perfect sound. September 18, 2019 Read full story →
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering spreads its wings New 22-ENG undergraduate degree provides expansive vision of nuclear studies and nuclear careers. September 13, 2019 Read full story →
Letter regarding update on the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing September 11, 2019 Read full story →
IBM gives artificial intelligence computing at MIT a lift Nearly $12 million machine will let MIT researchers run more ambitious AI models. August 26, 2019 Read full story →
Letter regarding the Schwarzman College of Computing Task Force update August 15, 2019 Read full story →
Visiting lecturer to spearhead project exploring the geopolitics of artificial intelligence At MIT, Luis Videgaray, alumnus and former foreign minister of Mexico, will launch project to help shape international AI policies. July 12, 2019 Read full story →
Benoit Forget named associate head of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering Co-leader of the MIT Computational Reactor Physics Group will focus on expanding computational science and engineering activities. July 9, 2019 Read full story →
3Q: David Mindell on his vision for human-centered robotics Engineer and historian discusses how the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing might integrate technical and humanistic research and education. June 18, 2019 Read full story →
Transmedia Storytelling Initiative launches with $1.1 million gift Program creates a new hub for pedagogy and research in time-based media. June 12, 2019 Read full story →
Preliminary reports examine options for MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Working groups identify key ideas for new college; period of community feedback continues. June 5, 2019 Read full story →
Professor Timothy Jamison named to new associate provost position Newly created role will foster diversity, inclusion, equity, and positive climate; search for new ICEO will expand. May 31, 2019 Read full story →
3 Questions: The social implications and responsibilities of computing In helping envision the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, working group is focusing on ethical and societal questions. May 24, 2019 Read full story →