A better model for business insurance Founded by an MIT alumnus, Newfront Insurance offers brokers and businesses digital tools for responding to a rapidly changing risk landscape. December 18, 2020 Read full story →
Making data-informed Covid-19 testing plans A new web-friendly modeling tool helps organizations build tailored Covid-19 testing strategies that can save money and reduce coronavirus spread. December 15, 2020 Read full story →
3 Questions: Phillip Sharp on the discoveries that enabled mRNA vaccines for Covid-19 Curiosity-driven basic science in the 1970s laid the groundwork for today’s leading vaccines against the novel coronavirus. December 11, 2020 Read full story →
Explained: Why RNA vaccines for Covid-19 raced to the front of the pack Many years of research have enabled scientists to quickly synthesize RNA vaccines and deliver them inside cells. December 11, 2020 Read full story →
An engineering student expands her focus For senior Danielle Grey-Stewart, a pivotal experience away from campus led to a new sense of purpose at MIT. December 11, 2020 Read full story →
Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT launches digital handbook for science editors, online fact-checking project Both free resources are part of an update of the program's website. December 10, 2020 Read full story →
MISTI pilots conversations in energy The MISTI Career Conversations: Energy program serves as an innovative pivot from international internships to a virtual seminar series. December 8, 2020 Read full story →
Twenty years of cultivating tech entrepreneurs During virtual celebration, alumni attest to transformative reach of MIT Global Startup Labs. December 4, 2020 Read full story →
Illustrating Covid-19 hygiene best practices Jasmine Florentine ’11, SM ’15 combines engineering and art to illustrate educational posters related to Covid-19. December 3, 2020 Read full story →
Study examines role of mobile health technology in monitoring Covid-19 patients Lincoln Laboratory researchers join international task force to evaluate wearable and emerging technology. December 1, 2020 Read full story →
Sensing the body at all scales Applications and challenges of sensing technology have been accelerated by Covid-19. December 1, 2020 Read full story →
Slowing the spread of Covid-19 As cases increased worldwide this spring, mechanical engineers developed solutions to help slow and stop the spread of the coronavirus. November 30, 2020 Read full story →
Second annual MIT Science Bowl Invitational takes virtual format High school students from across the country competed in an all-day online competition. November 24, 2020 Read full story →
Faculty seed projects grow into pandemic research opportunities MISTI Global Seed Funds are open for proposals after Covid pivot. November 23, 2020 Read full story →
Lincoln Laboratory establishes Biotechnology and Human Systems Division Will focus on responding to disasters and humanitarian crises, defending against biothreats, addressing climate change, and improving human health and performance. November 23, 2020 Read full story →