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Lincoln Laboratory and National Strategic Research Institute launch student research program to tackle biothreats to national security

MIT students who participated in the pilot program developed tools to rapidly screen for novel biosynthetic capabilities.

August 15, 2024

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Building bidirectional bridges

MIT’s Office of Graduate Education hosts Summit on Creating Inclusive Pathways to the PhD

August 14, 2024

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Alex Shalek named director of the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science

Professor who uses a cross-disciplinary approach to understand human diseases on a molecular and cellular level succeeds Elazer Edelman.

August 9, 2024

13 people pose together on a catwalk over hydrogen pipelines

Going Dutch on climate

MIT students get first-hand view of climate-proofing the Netherlands.

August 8, 2024

David Kastner holds two posters of journal covers showing his 3D art. The titles are “ACS Catalysis” and “Journal of Physical Chemistry.”

The art of the enzyme

Bioengineer and artist David Kastner seeks to unlock the secrets of catalysis and improve science communication through eye-catching visuals.

August 6, 2024

A student scientist looks through a microscope in the lab.

Empowering the next generation of scientists in Africa

The Future African Scientist organization was sparked by a connection between two students from different walks of life during an MIT program in South Africa.

August 2, 2024

At left, Cynthia Breazeal and two mentees converse in a lab. At right, Ming Guo sits and is surrounded by graduate students

From large labs to small teams, mentorship thrives

Professors Cynthia Breazeal and Ming Guo are honored as “Committed to Caring.”

August 1, 2024

The colorful assemblage of cables and circuits that make up a quantum computer are shown in close detail.

Testing spooky action at a distance

A quantum computing research collaboration connects MIT with the University of Copenhagen.

July 31, 2024

Thermometers are connected by lines to create a stylized neural-network

Method prevents an AI model from being overconfident about wrong answers

More efficient than other approaches, the “Thermometer” technique could help someone know when they should trust a large language model.

July 31, 2024

About 30 students wave while on a boat in a river.

When learning at MIT means studying thousands of miles away

MISTI’s Global Classrooms helps students address global issues within their local context.

July 26, 2024

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Three MIT professors named 2024 Vannevar Bush Fellows

Domitilla Del Vecchio and Themis Sapsis of MechE and Mehrdad Jazayeri of BCS will each receive up to $3 million for blue-sky research.

July 24, 2024

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Study across multiple brain regions discerns Alzheimer’s vulnerability and resilience factors

Genomics and lab studies reveal numerous findings, including a key role for Reelin amid neuronal vulnerability, and for choline and antioxidants in sustaining cognition.

July 24, 2024

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MIT affiliates named 2024 HHMI Investigators

Four faculty members and four others with MIT ties are recognized for pushing the boundaries of science and for creating highly inclusive and collaborative research environments.

July 23, 2024

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Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT announces 2024-25 fellows

Journalists covering key science issues around the globe will join the MIT community in August.

July 23, 2024

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License plates of MIT

Custom plates display expressions of scholarship, creativity, and MIT pride among Institute affiliates.

July 22, 2024

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