2019 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named
Professors Angrist, Demaine, Jones, and Taylor receive MIT's highest honor in undergraduate teaching.
Mathematics Professor Bonnie Berger honored with ISCB Senior Scientist Award
The International Society for Computational Biology Senior Scientist Award recognizes highly significant, long-term career achievement.
Student challenges kick off celebration of MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing
“We see an incredible future where the College of Computing channels the collaborative potential of disciplines,” says grad student Matthew Claudel.
Twenty-five ways in which MIT has transformed computing
From digital circuits to ingestible robots, the Institute has helped spearhead key innovations in the technology revolution.
Angela Belcher named head of the Department of Biological Engineering
Biomedical engineering and energy expert to succeed Doug Lauffenburger; with her appointment, half of MIT engineering departments will be headed by women.
Four from MIT named 2019 Sloan Research Fellows
Nikhil Agarwal, Daniel Harlow, Andrew Lawrie, and Yufei Zhao receive early-career fellowships.
Hiroshi Ishii wins Association for Computing Machinery SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award
Media arts and sciences professor is recognized for a career of contributions to human-computer interaction.
Q&A: Why cities aren’t working for the working class
Professor David Autor’s latest research shows how economic polarization stems from urban job loss.
MLK Luncheon: America’s bank of justice is overdrawn but not bankrupt
Rahsaan Hall of the ACLU’s Massachusetts branch delivers keynote at annual MIT event.
Mathematician finds balance and beauty in math
Zhiwei Yun seeks to connect seemingly disparate fields in mathematics.
Six MIT researchers elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2019
Members have made advances in molecular processes, rheology, computer networking, nanocrystalline metals, affective computing, and semiconductor tech.
3Q: Hamsa Balakrishnan on reimagining the future of transportation
MIT associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics describes the seamless flow of people, things, and materials.
Bose grants for 2018 fund research at the frontier of discovery
The prestigious awards are supporting five innovative projects that challenge established norms and have the potential to be world-changing.
Creating new spaces for art
Professor Judith Barry’s attention-grabbing installations create thought-provoking experiences for viewers.
