From the heart
Laurie Boyer’s studies of stem cell differentiation could improve treatments for heart disease.
Laurie Boyer’s studies of stem cell differentiation could improve treatments for heart disease.
Graduate student Steven Keating takes a problem-solving approach to his brain cancer.
Engineering professor undertakes innovative research in reactor design while working toward the realization of nuclear fusion.
Focus on real-world concerns underpins research in areas including game theory, linguistics, decision theory, and economics.
Versatile scholar Jonathan Parker finds new ways to decipher riddles in economics.
Amy Finkelstein spotted an opportunity to bring the gold standard in scientific research to one of the most pressing questions of the day.
MIT associate professor brings a materials scientist's understanding to biochemical behavior in stem cells and organ tissue.
Senior Sterling Harper tackles nuclear energy risk with virtual simulation tools.
Mechanical engineering professor carries out pioneering work in the creation of biological circuits.
Miho Mazereeuw, founder of the Urban Risk Lab, has roots in two countries that have dealt with floods, earthquakes, and typhoons.
Newly tenured Fotini Christia studies political conflict — making findings that policymakers can use.
Senior Sheldon Trotman designs computer programs to streamline human behavior.
David Andrew Singer maps the influence of global capital flows among governments, banks, and individuals around the world.
MIT's associate dean for innovation is inventing at the nanoscale.