The autonomous “selfie drone” Alumni’s video-capturing drone tracks moving subjects while freely navigating any environment. March 13, 2018 Read full story →
MIT Intelligence Quest kicks off A star-studded lineup helps the Institute celebrate the launch of a new initiative on human and machine intelligence. March 7, 2018 Read full story →
“American Panda,” set on MIT campus, explores cultural stereotypes New novel set by dentist-turned-writer Gloria Chao ’08 reveals the protagonist's struggles between Taiwanese and American cultural values. February 19, 2018 Read full story →
Robotic interiors Smart furniture transforms spaces in tiny apartments into bedrooms, work spaces, or closets. January 31, 2018 Read full story →
From undisciplined to interdisciplinary Math professor Philippe Rigollet, once a “not very disciplined” student, moves between computer science and statistics. January 21, 2018 Read full story →
Bose Grants for 2017 reward bold and unconventional research visions Six potentially paradigm-shifting research projects will make strides with funding from Professor Amar G. Bose Research Grants. December 14, 2017 Read full story →
Calculating the cost of tech-fueled discrimination Math graduate student’s Data for Black Lives conference provides numbers behind the technologies that enable exclusion. December 13, 2017 Read full story →
MIT launches China Future City Lab New urban studies program to spur research and innovation in China. November 20, 2017 Read full story →
Faculty additions and promotions at the School of Architecture and Planning Five join the SA+P faculty, while 10 are recognized for work in art, architecture, urbanism, and design. November 7, 2017 Read full story →
Fighting a giant foe at a tiny scale Professor Paula Hammond uses nanoscale biomaterials to craft anti-cancer treatments tiny enough to get through the bloodstream and enter tumors. November 7, 2017 Read full story →
Jerry Akinsulire: The making of a maker mentor Undergraduate Olorunsola “Jerry” Akinsulire spearheads a new builder space in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering. October 26, 2017 Read full story →
Shirley Jackson speaks about her career and being an agent for change Professor Paula Hammond talks with MIT Corporation life member about her experiences as an MIT student, research scientist, and university president. September 29, 2017 Read full story →
The Engine announces investments in first group of startups New venture launched by MIT will support “tough-tech” companies at work on transformative ideas that take time to commercialize. September 19, 2017 Read full story →
Former MIT President Paul Gray dies at 85 after lifelong career of service and leadership at the Institute Guided by a passion for teaching, MIT’s 14th president helped steer the Institute through decades of social change. September 18, 2017 Read full story →
Young startups go full throttle At MIT delta v Demo Day, student entrepreneurs present novel ideas that have achieved commercial milestones. September 12, 2017 Read full story →