An economist delves into charter schools PhD student Elizabeth Setren brings data to bear on questions about local education policy. June 21, 2016 Read full story →
Analog computing returns New analog compiler could help enable simulation of whole organs and even organisms. June 20, 2016 Read full story →
Feng Zhang named 2016 Tang Prize laureate Broad Institute/MIT scientist among three honored for CRISPR contributions. June 18, 2016 Read full story →
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offering new minors, subjects this fall CEE creates three new undergraduate minors, adds new subjects to extend choice and opportunity. June 17, 2016 Read full story →
Study: Molecular motors shape chromosome structure By organizing chromosomes into many tiny loops, molecular motors play key role cell division. June 10, 2016 Read full story →
Klaus Biemann, professor emeritus of chemistry, dies at 89 Regarded as the father of organic mass spectrometry, longtime MIT professor solved many problems in protein structure. June 9, 2016 Read full story →
Mixing solids and liquids enhances optical properties of both New approach can dramatically change the extent to which optical devices scatter light. June 9, 2016 Read full story →
Matt Damon celebrates his “fake graduation” while addressing the Class of 2016 “Turn toward the problems you see” Damon says; MIT President Reif urges graduates to prepare for “cosmic problem set.” June 3, 2016 Read full story →
Gene circuits in live cells can perform complex computations Technique combines analogue and digital processes in engineered cells. June 3, 2016 Read full story →
At MIT, a culture of innovation "never gets old" With support she received at the Institute, Leila Pirhaji wants to bring computational systems biology to the marketplace. June 2, 2016 Read full story →
New CRISPR system for targeting RNA Scientists program C2c2, discovered in bacteria as a viral defense mechanism, to manipulate cellular RNA. June 2, 2016 Read full story →
Spotlight on engineering staff The 2016 Infinite Mile Awards in the School of Engineering May 31, 2016 Read full story →
Automating DNA origami opens door to many new uses Like 3-D printing did for larger objects, method makes it easy to build nanoparticles out of DNA. May 26, 2016 Read full story →
Thirteen MIT students awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships Honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering. May 26, 2016 Read full story →
Scientists illuminate a hidden regulator in gene transcription New super-resolution technique visualizes important role of short-lived enzyme clusters. May 25, 2016 Read full story →