The complexonaut
Scott Aaronson travels the far reaches of computational complexity, shaping conventional and quantum computing.
Faculty highlight: Antoine Allanore
Globally important, chemically distinct lines of research promise easier access to potassium fertilizer, cleaner and purer metals.
Carolina Osorio receives NSF Early Career Award
CEE professor will develop algorithms to optimize traffic management systems in congested urban areas
Karen Gleason named associate provost
Brings 27 years’ faculty experience and strong ties with industry.
3 Questions with Seth Mnookin
Journalist and best-selling author discusses the challenges and impacts of science writing
How to beat others to the mathematical punch
New MITx MOOC brings the street fighting approach to solving math problems.
A scholar who thinks globally and acts locally
Political scientist David Singer produces innovative research on international financial policy.
Le Morte d'Arthur and the engineer
Laura Meeker '14 designed a game combining engineering and literature to convey the essence of Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur."
Mentoring: It's the network
MacVicar Day explores how to create more ways to mentor MIT undergraduates.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering welcomes two new faculty members
Lydia Bourouiba and Benjamin Kocar joined CEE in January.