3 Questions: Task Force 2021 and the future of MIT education Anantha Chandrakasan and Melissa Nobles describe themes that emerged from broad discussions on teaching and learning in the post-Covid world. February 26, 2021 Read full story →
Kelly Metcalf Pate to lead the Division of Comparative Medicine The specialist in platelet immunology and veterinary medicine will succeed James Fox, who is retiring after 45 years of service. February 25, 2021 Read full story →
Building a more diverse, global, lifelong learning community during the pandemic In a year of unprecedented disruption, enrollment in online offerings grows by 140 percent at MIT Professional Education. February 22, 2021 Read full story →
3 Questions: Ian Waitz and Blanche Staton on MIT’s continuing commitment to graduate students Despite the pandemic, the Office of the Vice Chancellor has continued to make progress on efforts to enhance the MIT graduate student experience. February 19, 2021 Read full story →
Students, activists, police share views about campus safety Forum features a range of experiences and perspectives about law enforcement and equity. February 17, 2021 Read full story →
Physicists discover important new property for graphene Unconventional form of ferroelectricity could impact next-generation computing. February 8, 2021 Read full story →
Scientists as engaged citizens In a new MIT class, students explore how STEM researchers bring their knowledge to major societal issues. February 3, 2021 Read full story →
In praise of IAP For 50 years, Independent Activities Period has provided MIT community members with a respite from the firehose. January 27, 2021 Read full story →
Unravelling carbon uptake in concrete pavements MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub research finds natural carbon uptake in concrete could offset 5 percent of US pavement cement production emissions. January 26, 2021 Read full story →
Four MIT scientists honored with 2021 National Academy of Sciences awards Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, Aviv Regev, Susan Solomon, and Feng Zhang are the recipients of distinguished awards for major contributions to science. January 21, 2021 Read full story →
James DiCarlo named director of the MIT Quest for Intelligence Brain and cognitive sciences professor will lead the Institute’s interdisciplinary initiative to advance research in natural and artificial intelligence. January 14, 2021 Read full story →
Fiercely supporting student welfare and resilient growth Jesse Kroll and Cathy Drennan honored as "Committed to Caring." January 14, 2021 Read full story →
Envisioning an equitable, inclusive low-carbon future U.S. C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium convenes virtually, declaring environmental justice key for combating climate change. January 14, 2021 Read full story →
Professor Emeritus Michael Driscoll, leader in nuclear engineering and beloved mentor, dies at 86 Wide-ranging contributions over a span of seven decades advanced nuclear waste disposal and fuel cycle development. January 5, 2021 Read full story →
MIT in the media: 2020 in review In a particularly newsworthy year, news and views from the MIT community made headlines. December 22, 2020 Read full story →