Top tweets of 2015
Best posts of the year on @MIT highlight our new humanoid robot, MIT women in engineering, an optics lesson for #TheDress, and more.
Michael Artin and Shirley Jackson win nation’s highest honor in science and technology
Mathematician and MIT Corporation life member named National Medal of Science recipients.
Solar energy from discarded car batteries
An MIT development could benefit both the environment and human health.
3 Questions: Martin Culpepper on making the future makers
MIT students want to make things. Meet the “Maker Czar” who’s helping them.
Molecule makers
A new course in the Department of Chemical Engineering gives freshmen hands-on experience.
MITEI names co-chairs of Energy Education Task Force
Professors Hager and Ram are the new co-chairs of MITEI’s Energy Education Task Force and the Energy Minor Oversight Committee.
Four MIT faculty named 2015 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Belcher, Bhatia, Brown, and Horvitz recognized for demonstrating a prolific spirit of innovation and invention resulting in a tangible impact on society.
Susan Hockfield chosen to serve as AAAS president-elect
Former MIT president to begin three-year term on AAAS Board of Directors in February.
Celebration honors Professor Emeritus Sow-Hsin Chen
Former collaborators, students, and others gather to mark the achievements of nuclear science and engineering Professor Emeritus Sow-Hsin Chen for his 80th birthday.
M. Taylor Fravel advises U.S. government officials on South China Sea disputes
Research merges security policy, political science, and international relations.
Sharing climate research and strategies in Paris
MIT events throughout climate talks underscore Institute’s global perspectives and partnerships.
Black student leaders present recommendations for a more inclusive MIT
Students are working closely with senior administration; President Reif praises collaboration.
David Forney awarded the IEEE Medal of Honor
Highest award bestowed by IEEE honors exceptional contributions to the field of data communications.