Topic
Arts
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David Kirsh to speak on the cognitive value of working with tools and the physical world
International Design Center hosts an April 28 Interdisciplinary Design Conversation with David Kirsch, an expert in how objects can become interactive tools.
April 14, 2016 -
Experiencing underwater worlds, virtually
"Amphibian" SCUBA simulator advances the field of virtual reality while exploring the relationship between diving and disability.
April 11, 2016 -
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2016
MIT ranked within the top 5 globally for 19 of 42 subject areas.
April 8, 2016 -
3 Questions: Alan Brody on “Small Infinities”
As part of MIT 2016 celebration, play about Isaac Newton debuts in U.S.
April 7, 2016 -
April 12 symposium: Take an immersive, intellectual journey across campus
Beyond 2016: MIT’s Frontiers of the Future event offers a playful introduction to research at MIT.
April 5, 2016 -
MIT named No. 1 university worldwide for architecture, No. 2 for art and design
QS World University Rankings give top ratings to MIT in architecture, arts programs.
April 4, 2016 -
Scientific art lights up Main Street
Art and science converge in the public galleries at MIT's Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research.
March 23, 2016 -
KSA meeting focuses on past, future innovation collaborations
Speakers discuss how industry and academic partnerships are transforming MIT’s neighborhood.
March 23, 2016 -
Architecture symposium March 30 and 31: Exploring the campus then, now, next
Event welcomes more than 20 speakers over four sessions on designing places for inventing the future.
March 15, 2016 -
A hands-on approach to art, math, and community
Senior YQ Lu finds new ways to combine math and paper art, shares his passion for both.
March 10, 2016 -
International team exploring 17th-century postal archive to speak at MIT
Interdisciplinary group of experts will discuss their collaboration on the "Signed, Sealed and Undelivered" project.
March 8, 2016 -
3Q: A world-premiere concert where the audience helps play
MIT’s Eran Egozy on “12,” a chamber music debut with smartphone-driven percussion.
March 3, 2016 -
Through dance, program turns "I can't" into "I can"
Student-run program, SHINE for Girls, teaches middle schoolers mathematics through dance.
February 24, 2016 -
MIT senior takes on double major in brain and cognitive sciences plus theater arts
Abra Shen pursues medicine and theater, and someday hopes to combine the two.
February 19, 2016 -
A living, breathing textile aims to enhance athletic performance
Researchers in the Media Lab's bioLogic group have created a new form of performance fabric that combines biomaterials research with textile design.
February 16, 2016 -
Joan Jonas in Singapore
First large-scale exhibition in Southeast Asia for pioneering artist and professor emerita
February 9, 2016 -
Democracy and design
Architect and dean Hashim Sarkis believes good design builds a better society.
February 8, 2016 -
3 Questions: Azra Akšamija's multidisciplinary practice in art and architecture
Professor's work explores blurred identities and representations of Islam in the West.
February 1, 2016 -
35 exceptional MIT students named Burchard Scholars for 2016
Sophomores and juniors who excel in the HASS and STEM fields are honored.
January 29, 2016 -
Mind, hand, heart — and chalk
A daily art project conceived by MIT student Benjamin Chan welcomes students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the Stata Center.
January 13, 2016