MIT graduate programs earn top marks from US News
Graduate engineering and economics programs are No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 4.
Three professors named 2017 MacVicar Fellows
Hare, Hughes, and Yang receive the Institute’s highest undergraduate teaching award.
Scientists make microscopes from droplets
With chemistry and light, researchers can tune the focus of tiny beads of liquid.
MIT Libraries and MIT MakerWorkshop launch Equipment to Go
Pilot program lends tools to makers across the MIT community.
MIT rates No. 1 in 12 subjects in 2017 QS World University Rankings
MIT ranked within the top 5 for 19 of 46 subject areas.
Constraints and viewpoints
The Integrated Design and Management Program blends creativity, analysis, and empathy.
A light rain can spread soil bacteria far and wide, study finds
Global precipitation may account for 1 to 25 percent of bacteria emitted from land.
3-D printing with cellulose
World’s most abundant polymer could rival petroleum-based plastics as source of printing feedstock.
MIT senior Lilly Chin wins “Jeopardy!” College Championship
Chin takes the $100,000 grand prize, surpassing 14 on-air contestants and thousands of applicants from colleges around the U.S.
A class with the feel of a startup
Engineering systems design and development course embodies the spirit of National Engineers Week.
Solar panels get a face-lift with custom designs
Startup aims for wider U.S. solar adoption with photovoltaic panels that can display any image.
MIT undertakes Grand Challenge for innovation in global vaccine manufacturing
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awards MIT, University College London, and University of Kansas $17.6M for development and production of low-cost vaccines.
Advanced silicon solar cells
MIT mechanical engineers are leading an effort to detect defects that reduce efficiency.
Living sensors at your fingertips
Cell-infused gloves and bandages light up when in contact with certain chemicals.
