David Staelin, longtime professor in EECS and RLE, dies at 73 Researcher led a career distinguished by abundant accomplishments, widespread impact in his 55 years at MIT. November 15, 2011 Read full story →
Major global increase in energy use, emissions predicted at MITEI colloquium November 15, 2011 Read full story →
Witnessing artists at work A creative collaboration for the benefit of students November 15, 2011 Read full story →
Navigating blindfolded Advanced mathematical techniques enable AUVs to survey large, complex and cluttered seascapes. November 8, 2011 Read full story →
AUVs: From idea to implementation One day, researchers predict, these robots will be able to do tasks without a human in the loop. November 7, 2011 Read full story →
Exploring the inner workings of materials From concrete to cancer cells, Van Vliet brings an engineer’s mindset to the study of biology and materials. November 2, 2011 Read full story →
Charging toward better neural implants Researchers improve the efficiency of devices that stimulate damaged nerves, reducing potential side effects. October 27, 2011 Read full story →
Where the wind blows How far can wind power go toward reducing global carbon emissions from electricity production? October 25, 2011 Read full story →
What can make a dent? Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. October 24, 2011 Read full story →
Maseeh Hall formally dedicated President Hockfield calls it 'central achievement' of Campaign for Students October 14, 2011 Read full story →
MIT students to visit Washington to explore science policy careers New Federal Science Agency Visits program sends delegates to meet with scientists and policymakers at federal agencies to see science policy in practice. October 13, 2011 Read full story →
Everybody’s a winner Automatic window-shading invention tops a strong field of entries in materials competition. October 7, 2011 Read full story →
World-class research … in the 10th grade High school students spend a year investigating advanced research topics with MIT faculty. October 5, 2011 Read full story →
Lee Davenport, researcher at the Radiation Laboratory during World War II, dies at 95 October 4, 2011 Read full story →