Chasing complexity
Ryan Williams has taken a key step toward solving the biggest problem in theoretical computer science.
MIT brainpower highlighted in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 lists for 2018
Forbes calls this year's 30 Under 30 lists an "encyclopedia of creative disruption."
Two MIT faculty elected 2017 AAAS Fellows
Dorothy Hosler and John Sterman are among those recognized for their efforts to advance science.
New chapter for theater at MIT opens with “Everybody,” a morality play for our time
Starting with inaugural performance in new facility, students immerse themselves in all aspects of making theater.
Martin Rein, former professor of urban studies and planning, dies at 89
Expert in social policy and social reform, especially the welfare state and retirement policy, was a longtime MIT professor.
Nancy Rose appointed head of MIT Department of Economics
Distinguished scholar and MacVicar Faculty Fellow is also an accomplished public servant.
Visiting Professor Anita Hill leads conversations about Title IX
Attorney, author, and civil-rights advocate moderates The Gender/Race Imperative, a series of talks at MIT about equality in education.
A brief history of environmental successes
Susan Solomon's John H. Carlson Lecture examines past environmental challenges in the context of today's fight against climate change.
Faculty additions and promotions at the School of Architecture and Planning
Five join the SA+P faculty, while 10 are recognized for work in art, architecture, urbanism, and design.
Fighting a giant foe at a tiny scale
Professor Paula Hammond uses nanoscale biomaterials to craft anti-cancer treatments tiny enough to get through the bloodstream and enter tumors.
Research for global needs, present and future
New Research Reception gives alumni and the community an inside look at research and initiatives in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Jesse Thaler: Seeking the fundamental nature of matter
Theorist explores particle physics at the boundary of “messy and elegant.”
“A good negotiator can be exactly who you are"
Bruno Verdini leads a popular new class on negotiation skills.
Twelve from MIT honored by the American Physical Society
Prize winners span six departments in the schools of Science and Engineering.