Leveraging science and technology against the world’s top problems
From nuclear proliferation to climate change, Richard K. Lester taps research talent to map a path toward a sustainable planet.
Letter regarding graduate student unionization election
Melissa Nobles and Ian Waitz write to share the results of an independent unionization election held on MIT’s campus.
Q&A: Stuart Schmill on MIT’s decision to reinstate the SAT/ACT requirement
Standardized tests help the Institute’s admissions team identify and assess students from all backgrounds, says MIT’s dean of admissions and student financial services.
Q&A: Climate Grand Challenges finalists on new pathways to decarbonizing industry
Faculty leaders detail promising technologies, materials, and methods that could help unlock a low-carbon future in sectors where emissions are hardest to cut.
Investing in a stronger MIT
Exceptional endowment performance enables a range of strategic priorities in fiscal year 2023.
Q&A: Climate Grand Challenges finalists on accelerating reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions
Faculty leaders describe their efforts to develop potentially game-changing tools.
Devavrat Shah appointed faculty director of the Deshpande Center
In his new role, Shah will help students and faculty bring innovative technologies from the lab to the marketplace.
Q&A: Climate Grand Challenges finalists on building equity and fairness into climate solutions
Faculty leaders discuss the opportunities and obstacles in developing, scaling, and implementing their work rapidly.
Progress toward a sustainable campus food system
Efforts ramp up to include the launch of new partnerships, support for local food industries, and a food-startup incubator in the Stratton Student Center.
Alan Grossman to step down as head of the Department of Biology
Grossman led the biology community for eight years, increasing faculty diversity, support for outreach programs and graduate students.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to speak at MIT’s 2022 Commencement
Director-General of the World Trade Organization and MIT alumna will address the Class of 2022 on May 27.
3 Questions: New changes to MIT’s Covid-19 strategy
Cecilia Stuopis, Peko Hosoi, and Ian Waitz describe a shift in policy that aims for a gradual return to normalcy.
Eddie Glaude Jr.: “We must run toward our fears”
Annual MLK celebration at MIT features call to confront America’s history of racism in order to move forward.
First-ever Climate Grand Challenges recognizes 27 finalists
A subset of the finalists will be announced as multiyear flagship projects this spring.
President Reif writes to the community about plans to step down
Letter announces Reif's intention to step down as president at the end of 2022, and names Cynthia Barnhart as provost.