Taking on gender gaps in health care and technology Graduate student Alicia Chong Rodriguez uses her engineering skills to empower women. August 18, 2016 Read full story →
Building out a global classroom Students from MIT and Hong Kong collaborate to bring their entrepreneurial ideas to fruition during MIT Kickstart. August 9, 2016 Read full story →
Forbidden research MIT Media Lab holds symposium on challenging norms to create positive change. July 25, 2016 Read full story →
How political science can help us solve global health care issues MIT political scientist Andrea Campbell discusses the impact of equity on health care innovation and outcomes. July 12, 2016 Read full story →
J-WAFS conference reflects growing interest in food and water research The MIT community turned out in force, along with attendees from the corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors. May 9, 2016 Read full story →
Fast-tracking medical device development Brian Anthony teams researchers and physicians with industry to accelerate advances in patient care. April 13, 2016 Read full story →
App that provides “nutrition receipts” for groceries wins IDEAS Global Challenge Twelve teams competing in social-entrepreneurship competition split $97,500 in cash prizes. April 4, 2016 Read full story →
New institute will accelerate innovations in fibers and fabrics National public-private consortium led by MIT will involve manufacturers, universities, agencies, companies. April 1, 2016 Read full story →
Harnessing the energy of small bending motions New device could provide electrical power source from walking and other ambient motions. January 6, 2016 Read full story →
At COP21, finding hope for climate in the "Aerocene" Visiting Artist Tomás Saraceno and MIT scientists join forces to confront climate crisis at United Nations conference. December 21, 2015 Read full story →
Senior Camilo Ruiz engineers solutions Biological engineering major pursues collaborations that have broad impact for society. December 15, 2015 Read full story →
Sharing climate research and strategies in Paris MIT events throughout climate talks underscore Institute’s global perspectives and partnerships. December 11, 2015 Read full story →
Armor plating with built-in transparent ceramic eyes Tiny sea creatures feature transparent optical systems as tough as their shells. November 19, 2015 Read full story →
Environment, infrastructure, and people Faculty discuss interdisciplinary research and educational initiatives in the CEE New Research Alumni Breakfast. November 6, 2015 Read full story →