From MOOC to bootcamp to MIT Two students with entrepreneurial spirit found their way into the Class of 2020 through MITx. May 19, 2016 Read full story →
Original MIT building restored for another 100 years Century-old campus “Main Group” gets first major modernization, including efficient modern windows. May 18, 2016 Read full story →
New metal alloys overcome strength-ductility tradeoff Promising new approach overturns widespead metallurgical assumption. May 18, 2016 Read full story →
A new era set to begin in Kendall Square New buildings, open space, and restaurants, plus research and commercial space, to bring all-day activity to the innovation hub. May 17, 2016 Read full story →
Lung cancer “breathalyzer” wins $100K Entrepreneurship Competition Team’s smartphone-connected device can detect lung cancer early from a single breath. May 12, 2016 Read full story →
Ingestible origami robot Robot unfolds from ingestible capsule, removes button battery stuck to wall of simulated stomach. May 12, 2016 Read full story →
Martin Bazant named inaugural E.G. Roos (1944) Professor Department of Chemical Engineering establishes new professorship and graduate student fellowship to honor alumnus. May 11, 2016 Read full story →
3-D Printing 101 As MIT course challenges students to reinvent 3-D printing, professor aims to share approach with others. May 11, 2016 Read full story →
Run, jump, fly: Student aviators to compete in national Flugtag competition AeroAstro grad students are building a human-powered aircraft that will (hopefully) fly over the Charles River. May 10, 2016 Read full story →
J-WAFS conference reflects growing interest in food and water research The MIT community turned out in force, along with attendees from the corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors. May 9, 2016 Read full story →
Moving spectacle MIT marks 100 years in Cambridge with “Crossing the Charles” parade and evening celebration. May 9, 2016 Read full story →
MIT announces Campaign for a Better World Comprehensive fundraising initiative aims to raise $5 billion to advance Institute’s work on some of the world’s biggest challenges. May 6, 2016 Read full story →
Sharing a passion for music and interactive technology Harmonix co-founder Eran Egozy returns to MIT as professor of the practice in music technology. May 4, 2016 Read full story →
JJ Jackson joins MIT as diversity and inclusion officer New position created to implement ideas from campus community in concert with Academic Council. May 4, 2016 Read full story →
Coming together across expanses Civil and environmental engineering activities at MIT 2016 Open House spark connections. May 3, 2016 Read full story →