Scene at MIT: Artfinity brings artistic celebration to campus
Events connected the MIT community through exhibitions, performances, interactive installations, and more.
Biogen to consolidate operations in MIT’s first Kendall Common building
New global headquarters will further solidify the company’s pioneering role in the Kendall Square innovation ecosystem.
A dive into the “almost magical” potential of photonic crystals
In MIT’s 2025 Killian Lecture, physicist John Joannopoulos recounts highlights from a career at the vanguard of photonics research and innovation.
2025 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named
MIT professors Paloma Duong, Frank Schilbach, and Justin Steil are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.
Building trust in science through conversation and empathy
Conference at MIT brings together scientific experts and communicators to discuss the path toward a more informed, science-supportive public.
Compassionate leadership
Professors Emery Brown and Hamsa Balakrishnan are honored as “Committed to Caring” for their guidance of graduate students.
Faces of MIT: Michele David
The chief of clinical quality and patient safety at MIT Health says her job allows her to use her entire skill set.
MIT engineers prepare to send three payloads to the moon
Data from the devices will help future astronauts navigate the moon’s south polar region and search for frozen water.
An “All-American” vision of service to others
Former NFL linebacker Spencer Paysinger keynotes the 51st annual MLK Celebration, with a message focused on building community.
Professor Anthony Sinskey, biologist, inventor, entrepreneur, and Center for Biomedical Innovation co-founder, dies at 84
Colleagues remember the longtime MIT professor as a supportive, energetic collaborator who seemed to know everyone at the Institute.
J-WAFS: Supporting food and water research across MIT
For the past decade, the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab has strengthened MIT faculty efforts in water and food research and innovation.
Cynthia Barnhart to step down as provost
An alumna and longtime faculty member, Barnhart helped lead the Institute for the last decade, serving as both chancellor and provost.
Cultivators of research
Professors Maria Yang and Kenneth Oye are honored as “Committed to Caring” for their mentorship of graduate students.
Gift from Sebastian Man ’79, SM ’80 supports MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing building
Alumnus is the first major donor to support the building since Stephen A. Schwarzman’s foundational gift.
David McGee named head of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
Specialist in paleoclimate and geochronology is known for contributions to education and community.