Schools of Science and Engineering join hands to transform learning
In 8.02 (Electricity and Magnetism), students explore the practical application of electromagnetic concepts.
Planning for death, as a way to improve life
Startup co-founded by alumna Suelin Chen helps people share their end-of-life wishes with loved ones.
Using computers to view the unseen
A new computational imaging method could change how we view hidden information in scenes.
Understanding the impact of deep-sea mining
Mining materials from the sea floor could help secure a low-carbon future, but researchers are racing to understand the environmental effects.
Restructuring the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
The Institute's largest academic department reorganizes with new leadership as part of the formation of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.
The impatient pursuit of progress
Patrick Collison returns to MIT to speak to students about the challenges and possibilities of entrepreneurship.
Technology and Policy Program launches Research to Policy Engagement Initiative
Initiative will support efforts to inform policy with scientific research.
Paul McEuen delivers inaugural Dresselhaus Lecture on cell-sized robots
Cornell University professor and physicist uses nanoscale parts to create smart, active microbots.
Monthly birth control pill could replace daily doses
Long-lasting capsule can remain in the stomach and release contraceptive drugs over several weeks.
Three MIT seniors to join 2021 class of Schwarzman Scholars
Two alumni have also been selected; the scholars will study global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University.
There’s excitement in the air for Humberto Caldelas
The AeroAstro major’s childhood love of airplanes and space travel has led to lofty career ambitions.
Two MIT professors named 2019 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Li-Huei Tsai and Christopher Schuh recognized for research innovations addressing Alzheimer’s disease and metal mechanics.
A new way to control microbial metabolism
Chemical engineers program bacteria to switch between different metabolic pathways, boosting their yield of desirable products.
New treatment could ease the passage of kidney stones
Muscle relaxants delivered to the ureter can reduce contractions that cause pain when passing a stone.
Helping machines perceive some laws of physics
Model registers “surprise” when objects in a scene do something unexpected, which could be used to build smarter AI.