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Ethan Zuckerman, cyberscholar and activist, to lead MIT Center for Civic Media
He will direct MIT's influential group of technologists and academics committed to empowering communities around the globe by inventing and testing civic media tools and practices.
You can take it with you
A new system lets you transfer open applications between a computer and a cellphone simply by pointing the phone’s camera at the computer’s screen.
‘Smart cars’ that are actually, well, smart
Mechanical engineers work to develop intelligent onboard transportation systems that can prevent car crashes.
Protecting medical implants from attack
A new system would jam wireless signals sent to medical implants by unauthorized users.
Report: Natural gas can play major role in greenhouse gas reduction
The cleanest of fossil fuels, it is far more abundant than previously thought and can have significant impact at little cost, MIT study finds.
‘Set your sights on changing the world’
At MIT’s 145th Commencement, Xerox chair Ursula Burns urges graduates to live so that they leave behind more than they take away.
Ian Waitz on the future of engineering education and research
New dean reflects on MIT’s School of Engineering, cites ever-growing role for collaboration and outreach.
When is it worth remanufacturing?
MIT study shows sometimes it saves energy, sometimes it doesn’t — and sometimes it makes things worse.
Open for business
MIT Sloan School of Management officially dedicates new building, with an eye toward campus-wide collaboration and bringing innovations to society.
IS&T's DCAD team enhances its service model
DCAD can help you in all aspects of your website project, from needs analysis, design and development, to project management and support.
Cultivating supply chain experts
MIT’s Global SCALE Network connects international centers offering graduate-level education.
Origami: Not just for paper anymore
DNA, folded into complex shapes, could have a big impact on nanotechnology.
Seeing the light
Optogenetic technology restores visual behavior in mice, holds promise for treating human blindness.