Victor Ambros ’75, PhD ’79 and Gary Ruvkun share Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
The scientists, who worked together as postdocs at MIT, are honored for their discovery of microRNA — a class of molecules that are critical for gene regulation.
On technology in schools, think evolution, not revolution
Associate Professor Justin Reich’s work shows high-tech tools infuse into education one step at a time, as schools keep adapting and changing.
Modeling relationships to solve complex problems efficiently
Associate Professor Julian Shun develops high-performance algorithms and frameworks for large-scale graph processing.
Laura Lewis and Jing Kong receive postdoctoral mentoring award
Advisors commended for providing exceptional individualized mentoring for postdocs.
Playing a new tune
After taking a pass on the family bagpiping tradition to try a new vocation, Andrew Sutherland has made noise as an innovative business scholar.
Liftoff: The Climate Project at MIT takes flight
The major effort to accelerate practical climate change solutions launches as its mission directors meet the Institute community.
3 Questions: The past, present, and future of sustainability science
Professor Ronald Prinn reflects on how far sustainability has come as a discipline, and where it all began at MIT.
Meet the 2024 tenured professors in the MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Faculty members granted tenure in anthropology; comparative media studies/writing; philosophy; political science; and science, technology, and society.
School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2024
Members of MIT’s School of Engineering were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence in the spring of 2024.
Sam Madden named faculty head of computer science in EECS
Computer scientist who specializes in database management systems joins the leadership of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
3 Questions: Evidence for planetary formation through gravitational instability
Assistant Professor Richard Teague describes how movement of unstable gas in a protoplanetary disk lends credibility to a secondary theory of planetary formation.
President Kornbluth welcomes the Class of 2028
“Empathy and respect are central values here,” Kornbluth tells MIT’s newest students and their families at the President’s Convocation.
Pursuing the secrets of a stealthy parasite
By unraveling the genetic pathways that help Toxoplasma gondii persist in human cells, Sebastian Lourido hopes to find new ways to treat toxoplasmosis.
Duane Boning named vice provost for international activities
With extensive international outreach experience as a faculty member and program leader, Boning brings a spirit of curiosity and collaboration to his new role.