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3 Questions: Historian Elizabeth Wood on election interference
How do we understand Russia’s multi-layered interference in the 2016 elections? A Russia expert and professor of history analyzes Russia’s motives.
Two committees to examine MIT’s outside engagements
Chair of the faculty and provost announce committees to review practices related to gifts, as well as grants and collaborations.
MIT takes action in response to sexual misconduct survey findings
New measures on campus announced for advocacy, support, education, and accountability.
3 Questions: Alan Lightman’s new novel about Cambodia and family
MIT writer’s new work, “Three Flames,” explores the fractures and bonds among kin in a rebuilding society.
Professor Emeritus Woodie Flowers, innovator in design and engineering education, dies at 75
Beloved teacher and pioneer in hands-on engineering education developed design and robotics competitions at MIT, FIRST, and beyond, while promoting his concept of “gracious professionalism.”
MIT economists Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee win Nobel Prize
Professors share prize with Michael Kremer of Harvard University, are cited for breakthrough antipoverty work.
Meet the 2019-20 MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars
Six scholars and professors are spending this academic year in engagement with the MIT community.
Victor Kac elected to the Accademia Nationale dei Lincei
Victor Kac elected to the Accademia Nationale dei Lincei Mathematics professor will join Galileo and Einstein as a member of the world's oldest science academy.
Experts urge “full speed ahead” on climate action
Panelists at MIT climate change symposium describe the state of knowledge in climate science and stress the urgent need for action.
Strong mentorship through great decision-making
Gabriella Carolini, Paula Hammond, and David Trumper honored as Committed to Caring graduate student mentors.
An interdisciplinary approach to accelerating human-machine collaboration
Professor’s startup brings millimeter-scale location tracking to factories, ports, and other industrial environments.
A new act for opera
Emily Richmond Pollock’s book examines creative attempts to refashion postwar opera after Germany’s “Year Zero.”
Troy Van Voorhis named head of the Department of Chemistry
Faculty member since 2003 is known for physical chemistry research, as well as contributions to education and the department’s climate.
MIT community members invited to attend campus-wide forums
Students, staff, faculty, and alumni gather to discuss the Institute’s association with Jeffrey Epstein.