Bursting a bubble?
A generally accepted theory explaining the frequent eruptions at Italy’s Stromboli volcano is called into question by new research.
Li-Huei Tsai receives Glenn Foundation Award
Picower Institute director awarded grant for research in biological mechanisms of aging
In a first, astronomers detect strong winds on an exoplanet
Researchers see tempestuous atmosphere on a planet located 150 light years from Earth.
Alumni rock the Pops, donate $36 Million
Harmonix co-founded Eran Egozy ’95, MNG ’95 provided his company's Rock Band Beatles sing-a-long for Tech Night at the Pops, one of 139 events that drew more than 3,100 alumni and guests to campus June 3-6 for Tech Reunions.
Sylvia T. Ceyer named head of Department of Chemistry
The specialist in surface science will succeed Timothy Swager, effective July 1
Firms with strong intellectual property strategies fare better in raising capital
Patents alone not enough, says MIT Sloan School of Management senior lecturer
Engineering, science and management graduate programs continue to excel
MIT tops several disciplines in U.S. News & World Report annual rankings
Letter to the community on MIT’s financial condition
President Susan Hockfield credits community efforts, research funding for putting MIT on a ‘stable path.’
Nuclear science and engineering showcases doctoral research
Inaugural expo included poster session, research presentations
Featured Video: President Obama at MIT
In October 2009, the president toured MIT research labs and delivered a major address about energy.