Inside an innovation ecosystem
History, proximity and serendipity make Kendall Square fertile ground for the next big idea.
How we (should) decide
Philosopher aims to develop theories of practical rationality that may just help us make real-world decisions.
Building hands-on instructors
Hobby Shop makes MIT’s manus tangible for visiting Singapore professors.
Participants give kudos to online registration pilot
The paper-based process underwent a sea change this fall.
David Staelin, longtime professor in EECS and RLE, dies at 73
Researcher led a career distinguished by abundant accomplishments, widespread impact in his 55 years at MIT.
Edelman receives Katz Prize in Cardiovascular Research
Prize honors physician scientists and recognizes outstanding lifetime achievement
Gobind Khorana, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 89
Nobel-winning biochemist made seminal contributions to genetics, was a loyal teacher and mentor.
Rethinking the fall of Rome’s republic
Historian’s innovative hypothesis paints new picture of ancient Italy and aims to explain how the Roman Republic fell.
Oliva explores new ground in computational perception at CSAIL
Neuroscientist looks forward to collaborative studies of visual perception in the brain and its computational applications.
Samuels receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Japanese government honors political scientist for significant contributions to scholarship and promoting friendly relations.
