Nuno Loureiro named director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center
A lauded professor, theoretical physicist, and fusion scientist, Loureiro is keenly positioned to advance the center’s research and education goals.
MIT faculty, instructors, students experiment with generative AI in teaching and learning
At MIT’s Festival of Learning 2024, panelists stressed the importance of developing critical thinking skills while leveraging technologies like generative AI.
Julie Shah named head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
An expert in robotics and AI, Shah succeeds Steven Barrett at AeroAstro.
Exploring the history of data-driven arguments in public life
William Deringer studies “very old things and very technical things” — that have never been more relevant.
Three from MIT awarded 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships
MIT professors Roger Levy, Tracy Slatyer, and Martin Wainwright appointed to the 2024 class of “trail-blazing fellows.”
Seven from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2024
The prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members.
3 Questions: A shared vocabulary for how infectious diseases spread
Lydia Bourouiba’s research on fluid dynamics influenced new guidance from the World Health Organization that will shape how health agencies respond to respiratory infectious diseases.
Two MIT teams selected for NSF sustainable materials cooperative agreements
The MIT-led projects will investigate novel high-performance designs, materials, processes, and assessment methods for an environmentally sustainable microchip industry.
MIT announces 2024 Bose Grants
The grants fund studies of clean hydrogen production, fetal health-sensing fabric, basalt architecture, and shark-based ocean monitoring.
Ian Waitz named vice president for research
The former vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education will leverage more than 30 years of experience at the Institute to oversee MIT’s research activities.
Professor Emeritus Bernhardt Wuensch, crystallographer and esteemed educator, dies at 90
A pioneer in solid-state ionics and materials science education, Wuensch is remembered for his thoughtful scholarship and grace in teaching and mentoring.
Twenty-three MIT faculty honored as “Committed to Caring” for 2023-25
The honor recognizes professors for their outstanding mentorship of graduate students.
Heather Paxson named associate dean for faculty of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
In her new role, the professor of anthropology will seek to promote well-being and advancement within the SHASS community.
Four MIT faculty named 2023 AAAS Fellows
Engelward, Oliver, Rothman, and Vuletić are recognized for their efforts to advance science.
Erin Kara named Edgerton Award winner
The award recognizes exceptional distinction in teaching, research, and service at MIT.