Why soldiers fight Political science graduate student Matthew Cancian brings his own military experience to bear on battlefield psychology. October 22, 2020 Read full story →
Forging ahead with care and compassion MIT professors adapt advising to pandemic context. October 20, 2020 Read full story →
What are the odds your vote will not count? MIT professor’s study quantifies how many mail-in ballots became “lost votes” in the 2016 U.S. federal election. October 19, 2020 Read full story →
MIT community unites for Beirut explosion relief efforts Lebanese Club at MIT and MIT Arab Alumni Association join forces to raise money for the Beirut Emergency Fund. October 16, 2020 Read full story →
How many votes will be counted after election night? Study measures the “blue shift” from absentee and provisional ballots, underscores uncertainties of 2020 vote. October 15, 2020 Read full story →
MIT.nano receives LEED Platinum certification Commitment to sustainable practices earns top honor from the U.S Green Building Council. October 14, 2020 Read full story →
David Autor receives Heinz Award A special 25th anniversary award honors the MIT economist for work on employment, trade, and technological change. October 13, 2020 Read full story →
Sheila Widnall: A lifetime exploring the unknown During 64 years at MIT, the Institute Professor Emerita has been a trailblazer in aerospace and the U.S. military, and a changemaker for women in STEM. October 9, 2020 Read full story →
Less scatterbrained scatterplots Large datasets are difficult to depict as scatterplots — but that may change with a new CSAIL project for creating interactive visualizations. October 7, 2020 Read full story →
MIT deepens connections to the Middle East MISTI launches new seed fund in Jordan as part of MIT-Arab World program. October 6, 2020 Read full story →
3 Questions: Chappell Lawson on U.S. security policy New book, “Beyond 9/11,” explores the country’s multifaceted security needs in the 21st century. October 6, 2020 Read full story →
3 Questions: Why getting ahead of Covid-19 requires modeling more than a health crisis Researchers urge a holistic approach to forecasting the virus’ impact on public health and the economy. October 6, 2020 Read full story →
Exploring the lives of MIT pioneers through drama In researching and writing a new play, undergraduates delved into the rise of several of MIT’s history-making students. October 6, 2020 Read full story →
Revamped MIT Climate Portal aims to inform and empower the public Website hosts an expanded suite of digital tools and resources to help people make sense of climate change. October 1, 2020 Read full story →
New website features podcasts from around MIT Learners worldwide can explore the Institute's audio landscape, in one convenient place. September 29, 2020 Read full story →