Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying of Hong Kong visits MIT
University-driven innovation a key focus of Institute meeting.
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Donca Steriade: Searching for the building blocks of language
The most comprehensive survey of rhyme ever made reveals a new possibility for one of the essential units of language.
An inspiring tale: Barbara Johnson wins MITFCU People Helping People Award
Honor recognizes efforts to improve the day-to-day experiences and long-term prospects of people with hearing loss and other disabilities.
MIT Clean Earth Hackathon breaks convention to foster innovative ideas for industry
Winning teams combined talents to solve real sustainability challenges.
The art and science of mapmaking with wood
Graduate student Phillip Daniel turns maps into laser-cut works of art.
MIT Center for Art, Science and Technology receives $1.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Combined grants provide eight years of funding, among largest gifts received by the arts at MIT.
“IDEAS” for social change
Contest winners are bringing novel technologies, new educational models to the developing world.
Adding up to a big win
MIT dominates at annual Putnam Mathematical Competition, taking five of six top individual spots.
Celebrating Einstein
events to mark 100th anniversary of the general theory of relativity
Events across MIT will mark the 100th anniversary of the general theory of relativity.
Gizmo Garden blooms in Maine
The MIT Edgerton Center’s K-12 electronics curriculum was the basis for a creative technology-education workshop in rural Maine this winter.
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.
Philosopher Robert Stalnaker solves problems the MIT way
Focus on real-world concerns underpins research in areas including game theory, linguistics, decision theory, and economics.
MIT offers admissions decisions to the Class of 2019
MIT admits 1,467 students from 50 states and 67 countries; video of drones delivering acceptance letters garners local and national media attention.
Beaver Works hosts Assistive Technologies Hackathon
MIT students hack away at problems faced by local community members living with disabilities.