Investigating at the interface of data science and computing Guy Bresler builds mathematical models to understand multifaceted, interdisciplinary engineering problems that have far-reaching applications. September 28, 2022 Read full story →
MIT engineers build a battery-free, wireless underwater camera The device could help scientists explore unknown regions of the ocean, track pollution, or monitor the effects of climate change. September 26, 2022 Read full story →
Understanding reality through algorithms Neuroscience PhD student Fernanda De La Torre uses complex algorithms to investigate philosophical questions about perception and reality. September 25, 2022 Read full story →
MIT welcomes the 2022 incoming graduate students Graduate Student Council introduces new grad students to MIT with information, community, and interactive activities. September 23, 2022 Read full story →
3 Questions: Janelle Knox-Hayes on producing renewable energy that communities want New position paper calls for getting stakeholders involved in wind power projects from the start. September 21, 2022 Read full story →
“Kids are people too!” Throughout his career, Professor Hal Abelson has worked to make information technology more accessible to people of all ages. September 16, 2022 Read full story →
A lasting — and valuable — legacy Professor Betar Gallant approaches electrochemistry with a strong inclination, inherited from her family, to work things out independently. September 14, 2022 Read full story →
New endowment fund will power student innovation at MIT Sandbox A $1 million gift from Dan and Judy Gilbert creates a permanent funding source and supports expansion of entrepreneurship programs. September 8, 2022 Read full story →
AI system makes models like DALL-E 2 more creative Researchers develop a new method that uses multiple models to create more complex images with better understanding. September 8, 2022 Read full story →
Analysis of email traffic suggests remote work may stifle innovation At MIT, social networks with “weak ties,” which help foster new ideas, declined during the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers report. September 1, 2022 Read full story →
“You are here because you belong here” President Reif and faculty members welcome the Class of 2026 to MIT. August 30, 2022 Read full story →
Wesley Harris elected vice president of National Academy of Engineering The distinguished professor of aeronautics and astronautics will continue to champion diversity in engineering in the new role. August 16, 2022 Read full story →
Leveraging computational tools to enhance product design Graduate student Jana Saadi works on making the product design process more creative and inclusive. August 10, 2022 Read full story →
Measuring the “woodwork effect” in medical insurance Study: When adults gain access to Medicaid, they sign up their previously unenrolled kids, too — yet many more remain outside the system. August 9, 2022 Read full story →
MIT’s efforts to get out the vote make an impact MITvote and the ALL IN initiative increased student voting in 2020 and are working to keep up the momentum for this fall's midterm elections. August 8, 2022 Read full story →