A new way to automatically build road maps from aerial images
“RoadTracer” system from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory could reduce workload for developers of apps like Google Maps.
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Artificial antimicrobial peptides could help overcome drug-resistant bacteria
With aid of computer algorithm, researchers develop peptides more powerful than those found in nature.
Meenakshi Chakraborty and Anna Sappington named 2018-2019 Goldwater Scholars
Two MIT computer science and molecular biology majors honored for their academic achievements.
Pioneering digital collaborations
MIT hosts a summit on transformative artificial intelligence technologies in biomedical sciences and health care.
Photonic communication comes to computer chips
Startup’s optoelectronic chips could reduce energy usage by up to 50 percent in data centers while increasing computing speeds.
Using friends to fight online harassment
CSAIL’s “Squadbox” uses “friendsourcing” to better support targets of cyberbullying.
Professor Dina Katabi wins Association for Computing Machinery Prize in Computing
Katabi receives prestigious honor and $250,000 cash prize for her contributions to wireless systems.
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.
Innovation fosters inclusive teaching at MIT
Panelists at MacVicar Day symposium highlight wide-ranging approaches for including, engaging, and supporting all students.
Computer searches telescope data for evidence of distant planets
Machine-learning system uses physics principles to augment data from NASA crowdsourcing project.
Introducing the Innovation Mentors
Through pilot program, mentors help fellow students through the stages of innovation and entrepreneurship at MIT.
Former Math Olympiad medalist embraces social entrepreneurship
MIT senior Mehmet Efe Akengin aims to innovate for the greater good.
A low-tech solution for high-impact health care
An interdisciplinary team of MIT students develops a solution to improve medical care for refugees as part of the Vatican’s first-ever hackathon.
Soft robotic fish swims alongside real ones in coral reefs
Made of silicone rubber, CSAIL’s “SoFi” could enable a closer study of aquatic life.
MIT graduate engineering, business, science programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2019
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 5.