Seven from MIT named National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellows
Fellowships last for up to three years, covering full tuition and mandatory fees.
National Academy of Sciences elects four MIT professors for 2018
Finkelstein, Kardar, Wen, and Zhang honored for research achievements.
Virtual drug trials boost results
Bringing drug trials to the virtual realm, Belinda Tan ’96 has found a way to cut entire process in half.
Cognitive scientists define critical period for learning language
Study shows children remain adept learners until the age of 17 or 18.
What will we eat in the year 2050?
Climate Changed Symposium combines art and science to envision the global food system under climate change.
MIT Federal Credit Union presents 2018 scholarships, People Helping People Award
MIT senior Nick Schwartz honored for his service to the community; six high school and college students awarded $1,000 Memorial Scholarships.
Calcium-based MRI sensor enables more sensitive brain imaging
System detects direct signals of neural activity; could reveal patterns underlying behavior.
Brad Pentelute: In search of novel proteins
Chemistry professor builds on nature to design new drugs and engineer better ways to deliver them.
MIT Campaign for a Better World arrives in Seattle
In the Emerald City, alumni, faculty, and friends celebrate MIT’s culture of creativity and innovation for the greater good.
Nancy Kanwisher receives 2018 Heineken Prize
MIT cognitive scientist recognized for her work on the organization of the human brain.
Celebrating great mentorship for graduate students
MIT’s Committed to Caring Award selects third slate of dedicated professors.
Geophysics field trip helps secure safe drinking water for local citizens
Class visit to St. Lucia helps teach cutting-edge geophysics techniques while locating drinking water for those in need.
Study: Health benefits will offset cost of China’s climate policy
A 4 percent reduction per year in carbon dioxide emissions should net $339 billion in health savings in 2030, researchers estimate.
Center for Environmental Health Sciences selects 2018 poster winners
Annual poster session showcases recent work on biological effects of exposure to environmental agents.
Institute for Data, Systems, and Society to launch new MicroMasters and PhD programs
Interdisciplinary doctoral program in statistics and online MicroMasters program in statistics and data science begin this fall.