3 Questions: Jeffrey Ravel on bringing data to cultural history
MIT conference stems from data-rich historical project on French theater.
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We know where you live
From location data alone, even low-tech snoopers can identify Twitter users’ homes, workplaces.
SustainabilityConnect 2016 brings MIT together around big ideas for campus and the globe
Second annual conference looks at MIT’s progress toward sustainability goals, and what remains to be done.
Lung cancer “breathalyzer” wins $100K Entrepreneurship Competition
Team’s smartphone-connected device can detect lung cancer early from a single breath.
Moving spectacle
MIT marks 100 years in Cambridge with “Crossing the Charles” parade and evening celebration.
All-MIT Diversity Forum highlights progress, challenges for campus community
Conference underscores collaboration by students, administration.
Knight Science Journalism Program selects fellowship class of 2016-17
Ten journalists have been selected to join the KSJ Program at MIT, a global fellowship program for journalists covering science, technology, health, and the environment.
3 Questions: David Autor on global trade and political polarization
Study finds relationship between U.S. job losses due to trade, and political polarization in Congress.
MIT's Open House attracts tens of thousands on Saturday
From major facilities and centers to out-of-the-way labs and classrooms, MIT opened its doors to the public.
Balancing realism and hope for the future
The Environmental Defense Fund's Fred Krupp speaks about the Paris Climate Agreement at MIT.
MIT political scientist awarded prestigious Carnegie fellowship
Taylor Fravel will examine Asia’s maritime conflicts in further depth.
Method for earlier detection of leukemia wins $300,000 grant
Team takes home grand prize from Koch Institute’s unique research-grant pitch competition.
Using data from social networks to understand and improve systems
Researchers in IDSS are learning how ideas evolve over networks, quantifying the influence of individuals in networks, and making better predictions.
3 Questions: Alan Brody on “Small Infinities”
As part of MIT 2016 celebration, play about Isaac Newton debuts in U.S.
Easier access to patent data
In MIT talk, U.S. Patent Office director Michelle Lee announces new initiatives for public data use.