Software developer is a voice for Muslim women
An entrepreneur who co-founded Wise Systems, Layla Shaikley SM ’13 may be better known for her viral video created to combat media stereotypes of Muslim women.
High-resolution imaging with conventional microscopes
Tissue-expansion technique could allow scientists to map brain circuits.
Eleven from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2017
Prestigious honor society announces 228 new members this year.
President of Mauritius Ameenah Gurib-Fakim visits MIT
A trained scientist, Gurib-Fakim discusses ways of strengthening ties with Institute.
Exploring the impact of Margaret MacVicar’s legacy on education at MIT
Faculty and students share their perspectives on the value of undergraduate research at “Pushing Boundaries” event.
A faster single-pixel camera
New technique greatly reduces the number of exposures necessary for “lensless imaging.”
App screens for arrhythmia using smartphone camera
Startup develops app to detect irregular heartbeats that can cause strokes.
Media Lab sets sights on space
MIT Media Lab event, Beyond the Cradle, launches a new initiative to explore the final frontier.
Constraints and viewpoints
The Integrated Design and Management Program blends creativity, analysis, and empathy.
Jacob Collier harmonizes with MIT
For his MIT residency, the Grammy-winning artist collaborates with over 150 student musicians to stage the monumental concert, "Imagination Off the Charts."
Income inequality linked to export “complexity”
The mix of products that countries export is a good predictor of income distribution, study finds.
Canan Dagdeviren joins the Media Lab
Assistant professor leads new Conformable Decoders research group, with a mission to convert patterns of nature and the human body into beneficial signals and energy.
Fadel Adib joins Media Lab faculty
Adib is directing a new research group at the Media Lab, aiming to uncover, analyze, and engineer natural and human-made networks.
Smart city fixtures
Startup brings solar-powered, phone-charging park benches and digital signs to cities worldwide.
LEGO Foundation endows Media Lab fellowships in honor of Seymour Papert
New graduate student fellowship program announced at Media Lab event celebrating the life and work of Seymour Papert.