Melissa Nobles named MIT’s next chancellor
Dean of SHASS will move to senior academic post overseeing student life at the Institute.
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MIT J-WAFS awards eight grants in seventh round of seed funding
Ten principal investigators from seven MIT departments and labs will receive up to $150,000 for two years, overhead-free, for innovative research on global food and water challenges.
The potential of artificial intelligence to bring equity in health care
Nearly 1,400 joined the AI for Health Care Equity Conference that explored new AI technologies as a platform for change.
Helping students of all ages flourish in the era of artificial intelligence
Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE) seeks to empower more people to participate in, and benefit from, AI.
Media Advisory — MIT researchers: AI policy needed to manage impacts, build more equitable systems
On May 6 and 7, researchers from the AI Policy Forum will present their preliminary AI public policy proposals aimed at shaping specific and significant uses of AI in our lives.
From diabetes to Covid-19, Better World (Health) showcases MIT research in action
MIT alumni and friends from around the globe attended an online event that featured presentations from Institute leaders, faculty, and alumni about human health-related research.
Study: Sex differences in Covid-19 mortality vary across racial groups
Black women are more vulnerable than white men, illustrating how race and gender intersect to shape health outcomes.
The MIT Press launches MIT Open Publishing Services
New publishing model provides unique and timely solutions to the production, curation, and preservation of knowledge.
Matthew Vander Heiden named director of the Koch Institute
MIT biology professor and pioneering researcher of cancer cell metabolism will succeed longtime director Tyler Jacks.
Planning for summer and fall at MIT
In a letter to the MIT community, President L. Rafael Reif sketches out the big picture for the coming months.
Visualizing a climate-resilient MIT
New climate resiliency dashboard helps reduce uncertainty of current and future flood risks in Cambridge.
Fostering ethical thinking in computing
New case studies series examines social, ethical, and policy challenges of present-day computing activities.
MIT convenes influential industry leaders in the fight against climate change
The MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium launches with 13 company members to work with MIT on innovation in climate and sustainability.
Design progresses for MIT Schwarzman College of Computing building on Vassar Street
New building will create a hub for computing research and education at MIT, including spaces designed to be inviting to members of the campus community and the public.