Complex brain function depends on flexibility
Neurons that can multitask greatly enhance the brain’s computational power, study finds.
Machine shop builds lifelong skills
In its 15th year, the Edgerton Student Shop continues to entice students to build all manner of things
Mission Southwest: Mines, water and rocks
Undergrads in Terrascope Mission 2016 course visit mines and water facilities in the American Southwest.
6.003z signals a new open education ecosystem
MITx student used OCW to create his own massive open online course.
MIT Sloan’s new track: Enterprise Management
As part of EM Lab, students now receive academic credit while obtaining invaluable action-learning experience.
Learning software development — by developing software
In a new course, students participate in large, ongoing, open-source-software development projects, mentored by industry professionals.
The What, Who and How of DUE: Concourse
The Concourse freshman learning community is a 'school within a school'
Terrascope: Not the typical first semester class
Course requires undergrads to work in teams to present solutions to a complex problem with an interdisciplinary approach
Students invited to become Gordon Engineering Leaders
Program provides students with the opportunity to strengthen engineering leadership skills.
Aiming deep with the Marine Robotics Team
Jacqueline Sly ’14 and Tommy Moriarty ’14 discuss their experiences and lessons learned leading the Marine Robotics Team.
Sibling power
Siblings Andrew and Jennifer Barry have not only managed to maintain a close friendship into their adult years, but are also both studying robotics at CSAIL
Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program showcased in new NAE publication
One of 29 programs featured in "Infusing Real World Experiences into Engineering Education"
Understanding Light
Sixth-graders in Cambridge attend workshops at the Edgerton Center and the MIT Museum.
How attention helps you remember
New study finds long-overlooked cells help the brain respond to visual stimuli.