From the heart Laurie Boyer’s studies of stem cell differentiation could improve treatments for heart disease. April 3, 2015 Read full story →
New evidence for how a rare form of liver cancer arises MIT team finds mechanism by which exposure to vinyl chloride may produce cancerous mutations. April 1, 2015 Read full story →
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation awards grant to create a University Center of Exemplary Mentoring at MIT April 1, 2015 Read full story →
Cerebral curiosity Graduate student Steven Keating takes a problem-solving approach to his brain cancer. April 1, 2015 Read full story →
Collaboration 101 MacVicar Day examines MIT’s unique partnership with Singapore University of Technology and Design. March 31, 2015 Read full story →
Building community for EECS postdocs Postdoctoral scholars in electrical engineering and computer science gain new perspectives as Postdoc6 comes full cycle. March 25, 2015 Read full story →
New materials to protect the brain MIT graduate student Bo Qing studies synthetic gels that could be used in better equipment to protect against traumatic injuries. March 24, 2015 Read full story →
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam students participate in White House Science Fair High-school students from two Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams showcased their invention projects for President Obama at the 2015 White House Science Fair. March 23, 2015 Read full story →
Mechanically stimulating stem cells MIT biological engineering graduate student Frances Liu is studying ways to alter mechanical properties of cell environments to produce desired chemical outputs. March 20, 2015 Read full story →
Margaret Guo '16 earns NCAA Elite 89 Award Dual major in electrical engineering and computer science and biological engineering recognized for athletic and academic excellence. March 19, 2015 Read full story →
Faculty promotions announced in EECS Five faculty are promoted to full professor; three faculty promoted to associate professor. March 19, 2015 Read full story →
Faculty highlight: Krystyn Van Vliet MIT associate professor brings a materials scientist's understanding to biochemical behavior in stem cells and organ tissue. March 18, 2015 Read full story →
Student videos showcase impacts of civil and environmental engineering research at MIT Students create and screen their creations in the second annual Course 1 Video Competition. March 16, 2015 Read full story →
Four professors named 2015 MacVicar Fellows Bahr, Drennan, Gibson, and Sive receive the Institute’s highest undergraduate teaching award. March 13, 2015 Read full story →
Magnetic brain stimulation New technique could lead to long-lasting localized stimulation of brain tissue without external connections. March 12, 2015 Read full story →