What game theory tells us about politics and society
Economist Alexander Wolitzky uses game theory to model institutions, networks, and social dynamics.
Jacqueline Hewitt to step down as director of the MIT Kavli Institute
Physics professor brought leadership, resources, and an intellectual focus to the MIT astrophysics faculty and research staff during 15 years at the helm.
Rising Stars in EECS supports women in electrical engineering and computer science
In a return to MIT, 2018 workshop drew 76 of the world’s top early-career women in electrical engineering and computer science to explore life in academia.
Three MIT faculty elected 2018 AAAS Fellows
Jacqueline Hewitt, Kristala Prather, and John Lienhard are among those recognized for their efforts to advance science.
Ernst Frankel, shipping expert and professor emeritus of ocean engineering, dies at 95
Frankel MME ’60, SM ’60, an expert in ocean systems and economics, served on the faculty of MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Sloan School of Management.
MIT hosts China Summit, additional gatherings in Beijing
MIT faculty, leadership, alumni, and Corporation members engage with old and new friends of the Institute.
Building the ultimate record of the ocean
Carl Wunsch continues to expand his foundational framework for understanding the behavior of worldwide oceans as a whole.
Remembering Professor Emeritus Alan McWhorter, 1930-2018
Long-time EECS professor and Lincoln Laboratory division head is best known for research on transistors, lasers, and masers.
When Japan met the world
Inspired by a family background with extensive U.S-Japan ties, historian Hiromu Nagahara explores Japan’s cultural links to other societies.
An Infinite solar system
Professor Richard Binzel’s new Infinite Corridor installation models the solar system at scale.
Baglietto, Saxe, and Shoulders ensure grad students thrive
For three Committed to Caring honorees, mentorship is demonstrated through generosity and making connections.
A bottom-up view of the state
Embedded with street-level bureaucrats, political theorist Bernardo Zacka reveals the complex moral landscape civil servants must navigate.
Professor Emerita Catherine Chvany, Slavic scholar, dies at 91
Internationally renowned for her works in Slavic poetics and linguistics, Chvany also mentored several generations of scholars.
Bridge to the future of engineering
The School of Engineering’s faculty leadership weigh in on what the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing will mean for their students and faculty.