Keith Nelson awarded the Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids
The Izakson Prize is given in recognition of outstanding optical research that leads to breakthroughs in the condensed matter sciences.
Noelle Selin: Tracing toxins around the world
Atmospheric chemist takes on pollutants and the global treaties written to control them.
Helping NGOs make impacts across China
Cultural studies scholar Jing Wang, director of the New Media Action Lab, advances philanthropic solutions to the digital divide.
Arup Chakraborty elected to National Academy of Medicine
Recognized for his contributions to health, the distinguished professor is now a member of the national academies of medicine, science, and engineering.
3Q: Scott Hughes on cosmic distances and the future of gravitational wave astronomy
Professor of physics describes our understanding of the expansion of the universe through “standard sirens.”
School of Engineering third quarter awards
Faculty and staff researchers recognized with a diverse array of awards, prizes, grants, and other honors.
Elazer Edelman honored with Cardiovascular Research Foundation career achievement award
The 2017 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics Career Achievement Award honors a pioneering biomedical engineer, scientist, professor, and cardiologist.
Regina Barzilay wins MacArthur “genius grant”
MIT computer scientist who studies natural language processing and machine learning wins $625,000 prize.
School of Science welcomes new faculty members
This fall brings 14 new professors in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
JoAnne Stubbe wins Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
Awarded annually by The Rockefeller University, the award recognizes accomplishments of outstanding women in science.
Finding the root cause of plant resilience
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering welcomes plant ecologist Dave Des Marais to the MIT faculty.
The art and science of polymer chemistry
Jeremiah Johnson designs novel materials for drug delivery, energy, and other applications.
Designing for a more equitable world
D-Lab founder Amy Smith teaches MIT students to tap into the heart of international development.
Ten researchers from MIT and Broad receive NIH Director’s Awards
Awards support high-risk, high-impact biomedical research.
“Art teaches us how to disrupt”
Why MIT’s Gediminas Urbonas helped produce a new book about art and public space.