Highly efficient oxygen catalyst found
New catalyst, made of inexpensive and abundant materials, could prove useful in rechargeable batteries and hydrogen-fuel production.
International Open Access Week is October 24-30
MIT celebrates efforts to increase access to research and scholarship worldwide.
IROP students around the world
During the 2010-2011 academic year, International Research Opportunities Program students conducted research around the world in 18 different countries.
Nominations now open for Doherty Professorship in Ocean Utilization
Submission deadline for applicants to the two-year, $25,000 chair is Nov. 16.
MIT students to visit Washington to explore science policy careers
New Federal Science Agency Visits program sends delegates to meet with scientists and policymakers at federal agencies to see science policy in practice.
Analysis of 29 mammals reveals genomic ‘dark matter’
Genomic comparison offers a new map for charting human disease and biology.
MIT Deshpande Center announces fall 2011 research grants
Eight research teams receive $668,000 to develop new technological innovations
In Profile: Suzanne Berger
A onetime student of French political history has become a leading figure in the battle to revive U.S. manufacturing.