Former MIT President Howard W. Johnson dies at age 87
A ‘loyal friend’ to the Institute, he also chaired the MIT Corporation and guided the school through a turbulent era.
Nobel-winning economist Paul A. Samuelson dies at age 94
In a career that spanned seven decades, he transformed his field, influenced millions of students and turned MIT into an economics powerhouse
The 'sci' behind the 'fi'
A public television program explores the ways real science is starting to catch up with the futuristic visions in Star Trek.
SA+P team wins major urban design competition
Interdisciplinary proposal awarded top prize of $50,000
Personalized Energy for One (x 6 Billion)
Lecture, with professor Daniel Nocera, presented by the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship
Reporter’s Notebook: Jules Verne, desperado?
MIT historian of science Rosalind Williams on the overlooked legacy of Jules Verne, anti-globalization visionary
Buildings 4 and 12 corridor closure
Beginning on Saturday, Dec. 19, until Monday, Jan. 11, the corridor between Buildings 4 and 12 is scheduled to be closed. During the corridor closure, Café 4 will not be open for business.
3 Questions: Henry Jacoby on Copenhagen
The co-director of MIT’s Global Change program discusses what to expect from the U.N. Climate Change Conference, and the effects of ‘Climategate’
Engineering a cure
Biological engineering professor Linda Griffith launches a new center to study endometriosis and other gynecological diseases.
IAP 2010: Experience Creativity in Teaching and Learning
MIT’s special four-week term begins on Jan. 4 and ends Jan. 29