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Startup uses 3-D printing to reinvent the production of metal parts
With an MIT alumnus and four professors among its co-founders, Desktop Metal is pushing the boundaries of metal 3-D printing.
MITx MicroMasters adds new pathways to master’s degrees
Learners from around the globe now have enhanced access to “blended” master’s programs at MIT and elsewhere.
3Q: David Simchi-Levi on advancing global retail operations through analytics and machine learning
David Simchi-Levi discusses insights from recent research in collaboration with some of the world's largest retailers.
How phytoplankton survive in ocean gyres with low nutrient supplies
Model of nutrient recycling may explain longstanding mystery.
MIT named No. 3 university by US News for 2019
Undergraduate engineering program is No. 1; undergraduate business program is No. 2.
E-commerce spurs innovation in last-mile logistics
As delivery logistics become more challenging with expanding e-commerce, planners such as Matthias Winkenbach are offering solutions.
Chris Caplice and Justin Reich win 2018 MITx Prize for Teaching and Learning in MOOCs
Award for outstanding teaching and learning is meant to encourage development of new methods and technologies for massive open online courses.
Alan Hanson, who led the International Nuclear Leadership Education Program, dies at 71
Alumnus directed a unique program for nuclear leaders from countries new to nuclear power.
How to improve critical hurricane-related supply chains
MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab reports on supply chains in effect after hurricanes hit, and how they might be better managed.
First class excels in “hybrid” master’s program
Experimental degree combining online MicroMasters and residential learning sees great success.
Three MIT-incubated ventures chosen for first Techstars Impact class
Base Operations, MDaaS Global, and Graviky Labs will head to Texas to be part of the first class at the new elite accelerator.
Restricting a key cellular nutrient could slow tumor growth
Researchers identify the amino acid aspartate as a metabolic limitation in certain cancers.
MIT researchers release evaluation of low-cost cooling devices in Mali
CITE and D-Lab study finds evaporative cooling devices show promise for helping small-scale farmers, market vendors, and families store and preserve vegetables.
Chris Caplice honored for creating first MicroMasters recognized by MIT
Center for Transportation and Logistics executive director honored with three notable awards for creating the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management.