Stanislaw Olbert, professor emeritus of physics and a pioneering theorist of the space age, dies at 94
Olbert researched measurements of solar wind with instruments on several NASA space missions, including the Voyager probes.
Exploring the new world of online credentials
Summit showcases dramatic growth of online learning and explores synergy with residential education.
MIT physicist Rainer Weiss shares Nobel Prize in physics
LIGO inventor and professor emeritus of physics recognized “for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves.”
How philosophy can solve your midlife crisis
MIT professor Kieran Setiya’s book “Midlife” aims to smooth out the rocky road of middle age.
Shirley Jackson speaks about her career and being an agent for change
Professor Paula Hammond talks with MIT Corporation life member about her experiences as an MIT student, research scientist, and university president.
Magic, a microcosm of modern culture
Anthropologist Graham Jones has turned a fascination with magic into a career.
Nine new faculty join the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
The school welcomes a superb group of scholars.
Ernest Moniz addresses threats of nuclear weapons and climate
In MIT’s Compton Lecture, former U.S. energy secretary speaks on global security risks.
Laura Kiessling wins Tetrahedron Prize for Creativity in Organic Chemistry
Professor of chemistry is the first woman to win the prestigious prize, awarded annually for creativity in organic chemistry or bioorganic and medicinal chemistry.
Kerry Emanuel: This year’s hurricanes are a taste of the future
Climate scientist describes physics behind expected increase in storm strength due to climate change.
New leadership for MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab
Computer vision and machine learning expert Antonio Torralba to lead new artificial intelligence research lab.
Three MIT biologists receive NIH Outstanding Investigator Awards
Graham Walker, Michael Yaffe, and Robert Weinberg earn support from the National Institutes of Health to further their research endeavors.
Gene-editing technology developer Feng Zhang awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
MIT associate professor and member of the Broad Institute and McGovern Institute recognized for commitment to invention, collaboration, and mentorship.