Distressing news about Professor Gang Chen
President Reif updates the community about Chen, a widely respected scholar and faculty member who was arrested on allegations of federal grant fraud.
MIT in the media: 2020 in review
In a particularly newsworthy year, news and views from the MIT community made headlines.
MIT community in 2020: A year in review
In a year full of challenges, top Institute stories dealt with resilience, innovation, and MIT’s drive to embody its longstanding values in a changing world.
Task Force 2021 and Beyond shares its initial compilation of ideas
More than 50 proposals to recast MIT for the post-Covid era released for review and community input.
Why we shouldn’t fear the future of work
MIT task force wraps up with a final conference, sounds note of optimism that new ideas, better policies can help sustain good careers.
MIT forum examines the rise of automation in the workplace
Technologies like robots and artificial intelligence could partner with humans, not oust them from work, research and business leaders say.
Massive, swift federal investment needed to address climate change, panelists say
Policymakers are hopeful that a Biden administration will encourage congressional action.
STEM Week event encourages students to see themselves in science and technology careers
MIT hosts kickoff event of Massachusetts STEM Week — a statewide virtual celebration of K-12 education.
Report outlines route toward better jobs, wider prosperity
MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future identifies ways to align new technologies with durable careers.
3Q: Update on MIT’s Task Force 2021 and Beyond
Co-chairs Rick Danheiser and Sanjay Sarma describe a push to “invent a thriving new future” for MIT.
The Engine announces second round of funding to support “tough tech” companies
MIT spinout continues its investment in early-stage startups working to solve key challenges in climate change, human health, and advanced systems.
Accenture bolsters support for technology and innovation through new MIT-wide initiative
Company announces a five-year collaboration.
A letter to the MIT community on navigating the elections together
“Whatever the outcome, I very much hope that in our interactions with one another, we can hold ourselves to our usual high standards of kindness, decency, compassion, inclusion and mutual respect,” writes President L. Rafael Reif.
Get Out the Vote Fest attracts 1,000 viewers ahead of November election
MIT student groups come together to host “voter mobilization festival” featuring Institute leaders, famed artists, and elected officials.