Q&A with Rosalind Williams on history in the age of human empire
New book examines the critical juncture when human endeavors began to dominate the planet.
Visiting Artist Ben Houge leads lively 'Sound and Real-Time Systems' panel
Artists discuss the convergence between video games, digital media and music composition.
Robert Lepage launches workshop on Feb. 12
MIT students collaborate with McDermott Award recipient Lepage and discover creative possibilities of playing cards.
Experimental World War I video game combats 'over-engineered' storytelling
MIT lab proves games don't need supercharged technology to create dramatic narratives.
3 Questions: John Harbison on his sixth symphony
Lauded composer discusses the creation of his latest major work, premiering this week at the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Profile: David Thorburn
Professor of literature and director of the MIT Communications Forum on the past and future of communications.
Putting the ‘art’ in artificial intelligence
CSAIL associate professor develops AI systems that can interpret images.
CSAIL robots take center stage
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Principal Investigator Daniela Rus collaborated with modern dance company Pilobolus this past year to bring flying robots to the stage.
Robert Lepage named 2012 recipient of the Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT
Multidisciplinary performance and media artist will receive award and hold campus residency at MIT from April 24-26, 2012.
Joseph Aoun PhD ’82, president of Northeastern University, receives Muh Alumni Award
Biennial award honors MIT alumni achievements in humanities, arts and social sciences.