Effort launches to “explore how MIT might invent a thriving new future”
Task Force 2021 and Beyond aims to map a stronger Institute for the post-Covid world.
A wizard of ultrasharp imaging
To oversee its new cutting-edge electron microscopy systems, MIT sought out Frances Ross’ industry-honed expertise.
Tunney Lee, professor emeritus of urban planning, dies at 88
An architect and urban planner, Lee’s impact is evident throughout Boston and the city’s Chinatown, his childhood home.
Nine MIT School of Science professors receive tenure for 2020
Professors earn tenure in the departments of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
MIT announces plans for fall 2020 semester
Extensive safety protocols will undergird the return of additional students and staff to campus.
Exploring interactions of light and matter
Juejun Hu pushes the frontiers of optoelectronics for biological imaging, communications, and consumer electronics.
Twelve MIT faculty honored as “Committed to Caring” for 2020-2021
Honor recognizes faculty mentors who devote true attention to students’ well-being.
MIT Energy Initiative awards eight seed fund grants for early-stage MIT energy research
Annual MITEI awards support research on battery storage, smart grids, and carbon emissions reduction.
Ali Jadbabaie named head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Systems science and control theory expert to succeed Markus Buehler.
Michael Hawley, former professor of media arts and sciences, dies at 58
A modern-day Renaissance man, Hawley pioneered the internet of things, won the Van Cliburn amateur piano competition, and published the world’s largest book.
Cynthia Breazeal named Media Lab associate director
Expert in personal social robots will work with lab faculty and researchers to develop strategic research initiatives, and to explore new funding mechanisms.
Dietmar Seyferth, professor emeritus of chemistry, dies at 91
Inorganic chemist and MIT professor for over 40 years was “a bedrock of the organometallic community.”
2020 Awards Convocation recognizes and honors MIT community members
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are recognized for their outstanding contributions to MIT.