MIT receives grant from Association of American Universities for undergraduate STEM education
Funds will be used to create a Dean’s Action Group to disseminate evidence-based teaching practices.
Coming together for immuno-oncology
Takeda's $1 million gift to the MIT Koch Institute will advance research into how the immune system affects cancer.
Testing strategies for preventing violence and crime
J-PAL North America funds randomized studies to evaluate crime-prevention programs.
Play Labs, a playful tech accelerator for MIT students and alumni, launches
MIT Game Lab, Bayview Labs, and Seraph Group announce funding, facilities, and mentorship for startups focusing on virtual, augmented, and mixed reality.
Feng Zhang named James and Patricia Poitras Professor in Neuroscience
CRISPR pioneer named to inaugural chair created by Patricia and James Poitras '63, founders of MIT’s Poitras Center for Affective Disorders Research.
U.S. Department of Energy announces MIT Energy Initiative will join new Manufacturing USA Institute
MITEI faculty affiliates to contribute clean energy expertise to national coalition that will address manufacturing challenges in energy-intensive processing industries.
MIT Media Lab to participate in $27 million initiative on AI ethics and governance
Fund establishes a global initiative to advance artificial intelligence research for the public good.
Newest MindHandHeart Innovation Fund projects build community and resilience
Grants totaling $21,450 were awarded to seven proposals in MindHandHeart’s fourth funding cycle.
President Reif calls for renewed national commitment to support basic science
“Invisible infrastructure” of nation’s scientific enterprise is eroding, MIT president warns in Wall Street Journal op-ed.
Nuclear engineering student advocates for change on campus and Capitol Hill
Senior Rasheed Auguste is fueled by passions for science, policy, and creating a more inclusive MIT.
Bold research visions recognized and rewarded
Four proposals from six MIT faculty members to receive Professor Amar G. Bose Research Grants.
School of Architecture and Planning receives $1.5 million grant from Mellon Foundation
Grant continues support for the Global Architectural History Teaching Collaborative.
MIT Skoltech Seed Fund issues call for proposals
Funding available to MIT faculty and researchers for projects that could benefit Skoltech or the mission of the Skolkovo Foundation.
Xylem becomes first J-WAFS Research Affiliate
Global water technology company signs agreement with J-WAFS for directed research and support of student activities and other water-related initiatives.