Eight from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2018
Prestigious honor society announces 213 new members this year.
Artificial antimicrobial peptides could help overcome drug-resistant bacteria
With aid of computer algorithm, researchers develop peptides more powerful than those found in nature.
Tata Center adds eight new projects to its 2018-2019 portfolio
MIT principal investigators will receive funding and support for projects seeking an impact in the developing world.
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Jasmin Joseph: “I love the idea of making an impact on global health”
MIT senior and varsity softball co-captain brings positivity and determination to life-saving biology research.
School of Engineering first quarter 2018 awards
Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.
This is what a scientist looks like
Researchers celebrate women in environmental sciences and engineering at the MIT Museum’s Girls Day.
Exploring the many roles of mucus
Katharina Ribbeck studies the sticky substance to uncover its impacts on health and disease.
Ed Boyden receives 2018 Canada Gairdner International Award
MIT scientist is among three recognized for the discovery of optogenetics.
Featured video: Magical Bob
A fascination with magic leads Institute Professor Robert Langer to solve world problems using the marvels of chemical engineering.
June Park ’16 is a 2018 Gates Cambridge Scholar
Chemical engineering alumna will pursue an advanced degree in engineering at Cambridge University in the U.K.
“Body on a chip” could improve drug evaluation
Human tissue samples linked by microfluidic channels replicate interactions of multiple organs.
New study solves an arthritis drug mystery
MIT biological engineers discover why a promising drug failed in clinical trials.
Edward Boyden named inaugural Y. Eva Tan Professor in Neurotechnology
Neuroengineering leader appointed to new professorship at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research.
Timothy Lu seeks to combat disease by reprogramming biological systems
Synthetic biologist hopes to develop treatments for cancer and other diseases.
Seeing the brain's electrical activity
Fluorescent sensor allows imaging of neurons' electrical communications, without electrodes.