The complex world of carbohydrate chemistry
Drawn to MIT by its “amazing women who were doing science,” Professor Laura Kiessling explores sugar-protein interactions that influence cell behavior.
3Q: Setting academic parameters for the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
Working Group on Curricula and Degrees co-chairs discuss their progress toward establishing credentials and courses for the college.
Earliest life may have arisen in ponds, not oceans
Study finds shallow bodies of water were probably more suitable for Earth’s first life forms.
Shrinking the carbon footprint of a chemical in everyday objects
New method for synthesizing the epoxides found in plastics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals could be powered by electricity.
MIT spinout seeks to transform food safety testing
An affordable, easy-to-use handheld sensor, soon to enter the market, can indicate the presence of bacterial contaminants in food in seconds.
Greener, more efficient natural gas filtration
Novel membrane material removes more impurities, without the need for toxic solvents.
Squire Booker PhD ’94 to speak at 2019 Investiture of Doctoral Hoods and Degree Conferral Ceremony
MIT alumnus, now a professor of chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology at Penn State University, is an expert on enzyme reactions.
School of Science announces 2019 Infinite Mile Awards
Ten staff members in the School of Science are recognized for going above and beyond their job descriptions to support a better Institute.
The chemist and the stage
Senior chemistry major, athlete, and artist Audrey Pillsbury creates a musical about life as a second-generation Asian-American.
Exotic “second sound” phenomenon observed in pencil lead
At relatively balmy temperatures, heat behaves like sound when moving through graphite, study reports.
MIT graduate engineering, business programs earn top rankings from U.S. News for 2020
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 3.
Streamlining restaurant operations
Alumni-founded Toast provides technologies that help get an order from a customer to the kitchen and back again.
National competition veterans pay it forward at regional science contest
More than 100 middle school students compete at the fourth Northeast Regional Science Bowl, hosted by students at MIT and sponsored by the School of Science.
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 11 subjects for 2019
Institute ranks within the top 2 in 17 of 48 subject areas.
Quantum dots can spit out clone-like photons
System that generates coherent single particles of light could help pave the way for quantum information processors or communications.