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William J. Mitchell, the former dean of MIT's School of Architecture and Planning

Bill Mitchell, former dean of MIT's School of Architecture and Planning, dies at age 65

He was an outspoken advocate for radically transforming infrastructure to create responsive sustainable cities, and played an instrumental role in transforming MIT's physical campus.

June 12, 2010

Earl Miller, the Picower Professor of Neuroscience

Earl Miller wins MERIT award from National Institute of Mental Health

National Institute of Mental Health

June 7, 2010

MIT President Susan Hockfield delivers her charge to the graduates at the Institute's 144th Commencement on Friday, June 4.

President Hockfield's charge to the graduates

She urges students to not simply advance the cause of 'sustainability,' but to push even further and do 'a great deal of good'

June 4, 2010

Sally Haslanger receives two major awards in philosophy

Carus Lecturer for 2011 and Distinguished Woman Philosopher of 2010

June 2, 2010

2010 $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize winner Carolyn Bertozzi

Chemical biologist and entrepreneur Carolyn Bertozzi awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of California, Berkeley scientist honored for biotechnology innovations

June 2, 2010

Sylvia T. Ceyer named head of Department of Chemistry

The specialist in surface science will succeed Timothy Swager, effective July 1

June 1, 2010

MIT Sloan School of Management Professor Emeritus Jay Forrester

New book, 'Bright Boys,' chronicles MIT’s pioneering of IT age

Foreword by Professor Emeritus Jay Forrester shares insight on team’s early work

June 1, 2010

MIT explores plans for enlivening Kendall Square

Discussions begin within MIT and Cambridge communities.

May 28, 2010

The Curley School of Ajo, Ariz., the $50K Grand Prize winner, has been instrumental in empowering the local community, encouraging economic development and providing professional support to artists; local children have been actively involved in the organization's programs and events, including this parade at the school.

Creating affordable space for artists

An SA+P Initiative in Urban Planning and Development

May 24, 2010

Math’s Mrowka wins Guggenheim

May 24, 2010

MIT’s Joseph Coughlin chosen as one of the '10 Most Creative People on Twitter'

May 21, 2010

MIT awarded 3 HHMI grants to promote excellence in science education

Drennan, Walker named HHMI Professors

May 20, 2010

Wanna come out and play? Introducing the Department of Play

Researchers with MIT's Center for Future Civic Media develop ways to use play to engage youth in their communities.

May 19, 2010

Stubbe wins prestigious Welch Award

Professor of chemistry and biology honored for her work on enzymes involved in DNA and RNA synthesis

May 13, 2010

A half sphere of polymer cubes built by researchers at the MIT-Harvard Division of Health Sciences and Technology.

Building organs block by block

Tissue engineers create a new way to assemble artificial tissues, using ‘biological Legos’ — cells transformed into bricks.