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A row of four portraits of MIT's newly named Schmidt Science Fellows

Four researchers earn interdisciplinary Schmidt Science Fellowships

Selective global honor supports early-career scientists and engineers in taking on new pursuits.

June 23, 2021

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School of Engineering second quarter 2021 awards

Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes.

June 21, 2021

Screenshot of a 3 by 3 grid of nine speakers at the AI for Health Care Equity Conference

The potential of artificial intelligence to bring equity in health care

Nearly 1,400 joined the AI for Health Care Equity Conference that explored new AI technologies as a platform for change.

June 1, 2021

A sedated patient in an operating room receives attention from an anesthesiologist, who holds a gas mask over their mouth and nose

New algorithms show accuracy, reliability in gauging unconsciousness under general anesthesia

Machine learning software advances could help anesthesiologists optimize drug dose.

May 26, 2021

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Anesthesia doesn't simply turn off the brain — it changes its rhythms

Simultaneous measurement of neural rhythms and spikes across five brain areas reveals how propofol induces unconsciousness.

May 11, 2021

Paula Hammond and Arup Chakraborty named Institute Professors

The two chemical engineers are awarded MIT’s highest faculty honor.

May 6, 2021

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Nano flashlight enables new applications of light

Design of miniature optical systems could lead to future cell phones that can detect viruses and more.

May 4, 2021

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An artificial intelligence tool that can help detect melanoma

Using deep convolutional neural networks, researchers devise a system that quickly analyzes wide-field images of patients’ skin in order to more efficiently detect cancer.

April 2, 2021

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School of Engineering welcomes new faculty

Fifteen new professors join the MIT community.

April 1, 2021

Headshots of three MIT professors: Regina Barzilay, Collin Stultz, Fotini Christia

3 Questions: Artificial intelligence for health care equity

Regina Barzilay, Fotini Christia, and Collin Stultz describe how artificial intelligence and machine learning can support fairness, personalization, and inclusiveness in health care.

March 23, 2021