Studying how children learn words with no meaning
Project leaders at the MIT Language Acquisition Lab say their research could shed new light on the nature of language learning.
When rumors take flight
Professor Adam Berinsky’s new book examines the political misinformation that threatens the US system of government.
Professor Emeritus Sanjoy Mitter, expert in the theoretical foundations of systems, communication, and control, dies at 89
The former director of LIDS was a beloved professor who blended intellectual rigor with curiosity.
Freeman Hrabowski encourages students to “hold fast to dreams” and take time for laughter
In a visit to MIT, the educator and author led a lively and inspiring Q&A with students.
Fourteen MIT School of Science professors receive tenure for 2022 and 2023
Faculty members were recently granted tenure in the departments of Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, EAPS, and Physics.
A voyage through history
“Lines Drawn across the Globe,” a new book by MIT Professor Mary Fuller, looks at the worldwide vision of English exploration proponent Richard Hakluyt.
The curse of variety in transportation systems
Assistant Professor Cathy Wu is addressing traffic control problems by leveraging deep reinforcement learning.
Wolfgang Ketterle receives Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship
Professor of physics will use US Department of Defense fellowship to study quantum science with ultracold atoms.
Q&A: Alexey Makarin on why social media harms youth mental health
MIT professor discusses the US surgeon general’s recent advisory and why scrolling social media can lead to depression and anxiety.
The philosophical side of cinema
MIT students examine movies, art, and ethics from both the producer and audience perspectives.
School of Engineering second quarter 2023 awards
Faculty and researchers across MIT’s School of Engineering receive many awards in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
A new vision for US health care
In her latest book, “We’ve Got You Covered,” Amy Finkelstein prescribes a complete overhaul of our health insurance system.
The “forgotten peace” of World War I
One hundred years after the Treaty of Lausanne, a look back shows its shortcomings for Armenians — and others.
Brady Weissbourd named Klingenstein-Simons Fellow
Three-year fellowship will support Weissbourd’s research on how the C. hemisphaerica jellyfish survives and thrives by constantly making new neurons.
Support outside the comfort zone
MIT Professor Ben Schneider honored as Committed to Caring for acting as a "bedrock of compassion."