After receiving Killian Award, Richard Schrock reflects on a life in chemistry
The award, he says, is an honor equal to his Nobel Prize, which he received in 2005.
When numbers started counting
New book by MIT assistant professor chronicles the birth of statistical arguments in public debate.
A deep dive into the effects of trade
MIT economist David Atkin looks beneath the surface of global commerce.
3 Questions: Transforming our electric power system
Christopher Knittel and Francis O'Sullivan, co-directors of the MITEI Low-Carbon Energy Center for Electric Power Systems Research, are exploring cleaner, more reliable, and more cost-effective solutions.
J-WEL grant award announcement and call for proposals in education innovation
Funding is available to MIT faculty to support educational innovations in pre-K-12, Higher Education, and Workplace Learning.
3Q: Daron Acemoglu on technology and the future of work
"We need to look to the past in the face of modern innovations in machine learning, robotics, artificial intelligence, big data, and beyond," says the economist.
Historian Robin Scheffler awarded 2018 Levitan Prize
Prestigious award in the humanities includes a $30,000 grant that will support his research into the factors that influenced the development of Boston’s booming biotech industry.
Polina Anikeeva and Feng Zhang awarded 2018 Vilcek Prize
Prize recognizes contributions to biomedical research made by immigrant scientists.
Graduate Student Council launches inclusion initiative
Student representatives called "conduits" are discussing best practices and planning ways to implement diversity and inclusion programs campus-wide.
Prototypes for the new space age
The Media Lab Space Exploration Initiative shares results and next steps from its first zero gravity research mission.
After 16 years as heads of house, Anne and Bill McCants to step down from Burton Conner
Search will start soon for new live-in faculty to help lead undergraduate community.
From undisciplined to interdisciplinary
Math professor Philippe Rigollet, once a “not very disciplined” student, moves between computer science and statistics.
Susan Solomon awarded the 2018 Crafoord Prize
Professor of atmospheric chemistry honored for her contributions to atmospheric science.
Donald Rosenfield, a longtime leader of MIT Leaders for Global Operations, dies at 70
An MIT graduate, Rosenfield is remembered for his passion for manufacturing and commitment to his students.