The new challenges for urban planners
In MIT talk, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan emphasizes the need for creative urbanism in a time of economic strain.
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One order of steel; hold the greenhouse gases
Steelmaking, a major emitter of climate-altering gases, could be transformed by a new process developed at MIT.
Bexley to close at end of semester for up to three years due to structural problems
Dean for Student Life Chris Colombo says helping affected students is his top priority; seniors permitted to stay through Commencement.
Funding clean-energy solutions
MIT’s Clean Energy Prize awards more than $300,000 to support green startups and technologies.
How to make factory conditions better
After years of research into global production systems, an MIT political scientist is convinced that government, not just the private sector, must help keep workers safe.
IDEAS awards offer a ‘launching point’ for ventures
Social entrepreneurs take home thousands of dollars from the IDEAS Global Challenge to help launch startups, develop inventions.
New research could let vehicles, robots collaborate with humans
Researchers are developing systems that can analyze people’s needs to determine the best way to achieve their goals.
2013-14 Knight Science Journalism Fellows announced
31st class will study science, health, environment and technology at MIT.
How Medicaid affects adult health
Study: Health insurance helps lower-income Americans avoid depression, diabetes, major financial shocks.
Valuing versatility
In an age of specialization, a little versatility could improve operations management, cloud computing, and possibly even the provision of health care.
Finding a gecko in the crowd
A combination of crowdsourcing and computer vision could identify individuals within endangered populations.
High probability of success
MIT alumnus and entrepreneur Ben Vigoda took his probability-processing technology to market with help from the Institute.
Are we purging the poorest?
In a new book, MIT urbanist Lawrence Vale examines the downsizing of public housing.