Robert Langer reflects on failure, resilience, and making an impact
Institute Professor and world-renowned engineer shares his experiences as an MIT grad student as part of the “Failures in Graduate School” series.
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New faculty, promotions, and leadership roles in the School of Architecture and Planning
Four join the SA+P faculty, while seven are recognized for work in art, architecture, and urbanism.
Susan Lindquist, pioneering biologist and former director of Whitehead Institute, dies at 67
Biology professor and mentor to many investigated protein folding and its role in disease.
Working with purpose
Work-study program creates priceless relationships between MIT students and the local community.
Fighting cancer with the power of immunity
New treatment elicits two-pronged immune response that destroys tumors in mice.
MIT task force releases preliminary “Future of Libraries” report
New library proposals meant to enhance “meaningful access to knowledge.”
Mapping serotonin dynamics in the living brain
Imaging technique that creates 3-D video of serotonin transport could aid antidepressant development.
Margaret Guo '16 named NCAA Woman of the Year
A decorated swimmer and engineer, Guo is the first MIT student-athlete and just the fourth Division III student-athlete to ever receive the honor.
International Policy Lab issues second annual call for proposals to faculty and researchers
The IPL provides funding and policy outreach support to help MIT researchers connect with the policy world.
A delicate balance between positive and negative emotion
Neuroscientists identify two neuron populations that encode happy or fearful memories.
Paula Hammond elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Chemical engineer recognized for her contributions to medicine and health.
Stretchy optical fibers for implanting in the body
Biocompatible fibers could use light to stimulate cells or sense signs of disease.
Faculty highlight: Robert Macfarlane
MIT chemist constructs nanoparticle-based crystals by programming interactions of synthetic polymers and biopolymers at the molecular level.