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President Hockfield stresses innovation in speech to U.S. governors
‘Lasting economic growth emerges from the most advanced science, mathematics and technology,’ she says.
3 Questions: Dennis Frenchman on making cities sustainable
How the form of urban spaces adds to the energy they use.
The impact of climate policy on U.S. aviation
Researchers find that a federal climate policy would lower total U.S. emissions, but without large reductions in the aviation sector.
MIT Steel Bridge team places 5th in national competition
Young CEE team continues its climb in the national rankings
A study in green building on campus
New Sloan School of Management building benefits from an integrated design process
Jerome Lettvin, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 91
Dynamic cognitive scientist made key contributions to neurophysiology and vision science.
Come explore MIT
'Under the Dome,' the Institute's first open house in more than 30 years, features blimp races, the science of ice cream, a flying car and more.
3 Questions: Liquidity lessons
Economist Bengt Holmstrom on the problems of borrowing and lending in a post-crash world, and the role of government in responding to crises
The nuclear crisis and Japan’s government
At MIT forum, experts analyze the country's response to the crisis, and give first-hand account of what it was like in Tokyo as the earthquake hit.
Zipcar plugs in at MIT
Hybrid plug-in now available as part of car-sharing service at MIT's Albany Street garage.
Lexington High team wins 14th annual Blue Lobster Bowl
Advance to National Ocean Sciences Bowl to compete against 24 other regional winners.
Turning reviews into ratings
A new system automatically combs through online reviews to provide recommendations according to unusual criteria.
Prodigy of probability
Norbert Wiener gained fame as the father of cybernetics, but his earlier work on statistical descriptions of complex systems may prove more important.