Investigating the dynamics of war and peace
Erik Sand brings a perspective shaped by eight years of service in the U.S. Navy to his doctoral studies.
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Laying the foundation for new energy technology
Theoretical chemist Troy Van Voorhis probes big energy-related questions, scrutinizing electrons and chemical bonds to improve sustainable energy solutions.
Lessons from pre-industrial climate control
Graduate student Alpha Yacob Arsano wants to bring natural ventilation to the forefront of modern architecture.
The art of construction: Chemistry lab takes center stage in an artist’s exhibition
In search of a space under construction in which to stage an art installation, grad student Angel Chen was drawn to Building 18’s fourth floor lab renovation.
Kit Cummins awarded the American Chemical Society Pauling Medal
Award presented annually in recognition of outstanding achievement in chemistry in the spirit of, and in honor of, Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling.
Two MIT documentaries win New England Emmy Awards
The Department of Mechanical Engineering's “Water Is Life” and MIT Video Productions' “A Bold Move” take home top honors in separate categories.
Q&A: Running a company in an era of “crazy technological progress”
New book by Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson surveys tech’s challenges for business.
Robert Lees, cardiologist and former MIT professor, dies at 82
Former director of the MIT Clinical Research Center and professor in health sciences and technology contributed novel techniques and tools to cardiovascular research.
Shrinking data for surgical training
Technique that reduces video files to one-tenth their initial size enables speedy analysis of laparoscopic procedures.
New system allows optical “deep learning”
Neural networks could be implemented more quickly using new photonic technology.
Socioeconomic background linked to reading improvement
Dyslexic children from lower-income families benefit more from summer reading intervention.
Multicultural Programs, LBGT Services moving to new offices in W31
Programs supporting students will be closer to the center of campus.
Darwin visits Wall Street
Andrew Lo’s new book urges a rethink of financial markets, along evolutionary lines.
Creative Arts Competition rewards arts entrepreneurship at MIT
Roots Studio wins top prize for the most promising arts-focused startup at the Institute.
Melissa Nobles announces recipients of the 2017 SHASS Infinite Mile Awards
Awards presented to five exceptional staff members of the MIT community.