The complexonaut
Scott Aaronson travels the far reaches of computational complexity, shaping conventional and quantum computing.
The brain on his mind
First-generation senior Salvador Esparza finds roles in the lab, in the dorm, and onstage.
A scholar who thinks globally and acts locally
Political scientist David Singer produces innovative research on international financial policy.
Regina Bateson: Crime, punishment and politics
MIT political scientist studies the long-term effects of war on people’s social and political behavior.
Precision attack on cancer
Michael Hemann seeks better ways to deploy chemotherapy drugs and overcome tumor resistance.
Faculty highlight: Raymond Ashoori
Novel experimental technique reveals exotic behaviors in graphene systems.
Thinking hard about social problems
A senior in brain and cognitive sciences, Aliya Dincer turns next to challenges in education and economics.
Looking for first light
Robert Simcoe peers deep into the universe’s past to identify the first stars.
Across an ocean, finding his dream
Senior Suan Tuang, a recent immigrant from Myanmar, excels at MIT in chemistry, cancer research, and leadership.
Intellectual property
Sandy Alexandre explores the complex relationship between black literature and history.
Goalie, photographer, scientist
Whether she’s blocking shots on the ice or studying cancer cells in the lab, MIT senior Kate Koch tackles challenges head-on.
Marrying tissue engineering with systems biology
Linda Griffith combines in vitro models with deep molecular analysis to accelerate drug discovery.