3 Questions: Joseph Coughlin on innovation for an aging population
New book, “The Longevity Economy,” calls for rethinking our ideas about what the elderly can do.
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Why we should welcome warnings
At MIT event, experts call for a new approach to worst-case scenarios.
MIT joins court brief in support of “Dreamers”
Legal filing is part of larger set of Institute actions to aid DACA students.
MIT Medical shatters one-day flu shot record
This year’s clinic lived up to its reputation as one of the most efficient operations at MIT.
Mens et Manus America examines election integrity
Political scientists Charles Stewart III and Eitan D. Hersh offer insights on data, technology, and election security in an era of rising concern.
Energy and ideas at Collaborating for MIT’s Future
Fourth annual poster session connects colleagues as they learn about the good work being done by and for the MIT community — and the world.
At The HUB, a celebration of art, technology, and innovation
Student volunteers at HUBweek exhibits share MIT’s creative spirit with the public.
Mapathon seeks to direct humanitarian aid for Puerto Rico
Boston-area volunteers gather at MIT to help identify post-hurricane conditions in the territory
School of Engineering third quarter awards
Faculty and staff researchers recognized with a diverse array of awards, prizes, grants, and other honors.
Hydrogel that extracts uranium from water wins MADMEC
Teams developing materials solutions for ships and buildings split second and third prizes.
Regina Barzilay wins MacArthur “genius grant”
MIT computer scientist who studies natural language processing and machine learning wins $625,000 prize.
Celebrating the life of doctoral student and alumnus Michael B. Cohen
Faculty, friends, and family pay tribute to an intellectually generous scholar.
Nuclear and present danger
MIT security experts discuss how to lower tensions between the U.S. and North Korea.
Gravitational waves from a binary black hole merger observed by LIGO and Virgo
Finding represents first joint detection of gravitational waves with both detectors.
Johan Rockström: Presenting a framework for preserving Earth’s resilience
Stockholm Resilience Center executive director and Stockholm University professor speaks at the Environmental Solutions Initiative’s People and the Planet lecture series.