Building the self-flying future
For Leon Villegas SM ’08, MBA ’08, a journey of lifelong learning brought him from Mexico to building autonomous air taxis, with a key stop at MIT.
A musician-turned-anthropologist studies venture capitalism in China
Whether learning about new music or a new culture, PhD student Jamie Wong takes a similar approach: Seek out the experts, then “try to play along and keep up.”
The economics of missed opportunities
Danielle Li takes a close look at scientific practices and organizational decisions — and provides data about improving them.
Startups showcase progress at Demo Day event
This year's delta v cohort includes startups with missions to help women, advocate for at-risk patients, and match customers with custom cosplay creators.
MIT named No. 2 university by U.S. News for 2022-23
Undergraduate engineering and computer science programs are No. 1; undergraduate business program is No. 2.
Analysis of email traffic suggests remote work may stifle innovation
At MIT, social networks with “weak ties,” which help foster new ideas, declined during the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers report.
Review: IT in health care has produced modest changes — so far
Large study of existing research shows incremental improvement in patient outcomes and productivity, without big employment changes.
Companies use MIT research to identify and respond to supply chain risks
Pinpointing risks can also help businesses save money as they become more resilient.
QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2022-23
Earning the top spot for the 11th straight year, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.
Study: Trade can worsen income inequality
Using Ecuador as case study, economists show international trade widens the income gap in individual countries.
MIT Sloan students learn about civil rights history with a tour of the Deep South
Independent study provides an opportunity to enhance understanding, share learnings with the MIT community.
Solar-powered desalination device wins MIT $100K competition
Nona Desalination is developing a compact water-desalination device that requires less electricity than a cell phone charger.
Study: Immigrants in the US are more likely to start firms, create jobs
Compared to native-born citizens, immigrants are more frequently involved in founding companies at all scales.
Multiplying the MIT $100K’s impact
The $100K Entrepreneurship Competition has inspired students to bring the model to regions across the globe.
Are supply chains stuck in detention?
Washington is recognizing that the American truck driver shortage might have been misdiagnosed.