The Civil War’s iron age
MIT historian David Mindell revisits the human experience on board one of history’s most famous warships.
MIT and Harvard launch a ‘revolution in education’
Online edX courses will open both universities’ classrooms to the world while enhancing on-campus learning.
MIT and Harvard announce edX
Joint partnership builds on MITx and Harvard distance learning; aims to benefit campus-based education and beyond.
What is edX?
Answering common questions about MIT and Harvard’s new partnership in online education.
An update on the presidential search
The Institute’s 17th president will be selected according to a rigorous process set forth in the bylaws of the MIT Corporation.
Game theory, in the real world
MIT economist Parag Pathak engineers practical solutions to complicated education problems.
Writing and Communication Center marks 30 years
Thousands of community members served in one-on-one consultations.
ESD Interim Director Joseph Sussman discusses the case for complex sociotechnical systems as a new field of study
Delivers annual Charles L. Miller Lecture
Institute faculty share prestigious neuroscience prize
Ed Boyden and Feng Zhang awarded the Perl/UNC Neuroscience Prize
Anthropologist Silbey receives award for research on forging safety in science labs
Aligning ideals and real-world conditions
Engineering a safer world
Workshop explores safety in nuclear power plants, occupational health, aviation and medicine.