Civil discourse project to launch at MIT
Through a speaker series and activities in the Concourse learning community, the project's leaders aim to promote the value of open discussion on campus.
Six ways MIT is taking action on climate
A variety of recent events highlighted efforts by faculty, staff, and students to make a difference today.
Will the charging networks arrive in time?
MIT Mobility Forum considers whether startups can provide the infrastructure for electric vehicles, or if more automakers must step in.
First-of-its-kind Indigenous immersive incubator gathers on MIT campus
Over the course of four days, Indigenous delegates collaborated on immersive technology with MIT community members.
Is medicine ready for AI? Doctors, computer scientists, and policymakers are cautiously optimistic
With the artificial intelligence conversation now mainstream, the 2023 MIT-MGB AI Cures conference saw attendance double from previous years.
Mike Barrett: Climate goals may take longer, but we’ll get there
At MIT, the Massachusetts state senator describes the commonwealth’s progress on tackling global warming, remains optimistic despite short-term delays.
Solve at MIT 2023: Collaboration and climate efforts are at the forefront of social impact
Over 300 social impact leaders from around the world convened on MIT’s campus to discuss global challenges and how to solve them together.
Success at the intersection of technology and finance
Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin visits MIT, discusses how technology will continue to transform trading and investing.
The answer may be blowing in the wind
The MIT Energy Initiative’s Spring Symposium highlights the vast potential of offshore turbines in decarbonizing the grid.
Third annual MIT Research Slam showcase highlights PhD and postdoc communication skills
The 2023 competition featured three-minute talks on cutting-edge research from across MIT in an engaging, live competition.
MIT faculty tackle big ideas in a symposium kicking off Inauguration Day
Ahead of the Institute’s presidential inauguration, panelists describe advances in their research and how these discoveries are being deployed to benefit the public.
“Join us in something important and new”
In her inaugural address, President Sally Kornbluth urges the MIT community to tackle pressing challenges, especially climate change, with renewed urgency.
The measuring tape heard round the world
Professor Emerita Nancy Hopkins and journalist Kate Zernike discuss the past, present, and future of women at MIT and beyond.
Envisioning education in a climate-changed world
Symposium asserts a role for higher education in preparing every graduate to meet global challenges with courage.
With music and merriment, MIT celebrates the inauguration of Sally Kornbluth
Thousands packed Killian and Hockfield courts to enjoy student performances, amusement park rides, and food ahead of Inauguration Day.