MIT Professional Education announces new offerings of Online X professional course on big data
In response to success of initial offering, individuals may sign up now for fall and spring sessions of "Tackling the Challenges of Big Data"
MIT Global programs partner for campus-wide “#etmundus” photo contest
Biggest providers of global opportunities for students are offering prizes for international images.
The varieties of nuclear strategy
In a new book, MIT political scientist examines the multiple political uses of nuclear weapons.
MIT announces new initiative on environment
Multidisciplinary program, to be led by Susan Solomon, will encourage collaborations among researchers in different fields.
The elements of entrepreneurship
The 2014 Legatum Conference will bring together accomplished entrepreneurs, investors, scholars, and industry leaders to discuss entrepreneurship in emerging economies.
Former MIT president Charles M. Vest dies at 72
As the Institute’s leader from 1990 to 2004, he sparked a period of dynamism.
An economist with a goal
MIT senior Jonathan Tebes sees economics as a way to alleviate poverty in the US, Tanzania, and beyond.
Hungarian President János Áder visits MIT Media Lab
Four research groups host delegation in 90-minute visit.
Coming home to MIT
Alum of MIT middle and high school programs returns to begin doctorate program in aerospace engineering
Academic life, across the pond
MIT juniors exchange places with students from the University of Cambridge in England
Evaluating the risks of natural gas
MIT researchers weigh natural gas development options and economic risks for small nations using Cyprus as a case study.
Thinking globally
Scholar and administrator Bernd Widdig holds a newly created position at MIT: director of international affairs.