MIT launches “Solve” to galvanize action on solving the world’s great challenges
Leaders to gather for keystone event at MIT next October.
MIT community engages in dialogue on race
President Reif: Winterfest protestors “are asking us to listen, to collaborate, and to act.”
U.S. CTO Megan Smith will be 2015 Commencement speaker
Noted entrepreneur and engineer will return to MIT on June 5 to address the Class of 2015.
MechE 2.009 final product presentations approaching
"Adventure"-themed products developed by mechanical engineering students will be revealed Dec. 8 at a public event in Kresge Auditorium.
Prime-time chain reaction
With a theme of prime numbers, this year's Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction was one of the most creative ever.
A renaissance in metals
Materials Day Symposium highlights breakthroughs in simulation methods, manufacturing techniques, and improved alloys.
Tech Twinkles aims to brighten the holidays at MIT
New student group and Division of Student Life to host tree-lighting on Dec. 9.
MIT conference celebrates climate change innovators
With keynote lectures by Anthony Leiserowitz and Jeremy Grantham, conference encourages attendees to "move ideas into action."
MIT Museum to host 17th annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction
Kinetic artists will guide this year's participants in a "Prime Number Challenge" to create an enormous Rube Goldberg machine at MIT.
New conversation on sociotechnical systems
On Dec. 3, Edivandro Conforto will discuss the agility theory for innovative and dynamic product development projects.
3 Questions: Elena Ruehr on her three premieres this month
Composer debuts three new works, including an opera to be performed at MIT on Nov. 21.
MIT Global Health and Medical Humanities Initiative launches
Inaugural event, “Examining Ebola,” probes the current global public health emergency from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
3 Questions: Israel Ruiz on MIT’s role in Boston’s 2024 Olympics bid
The U.S. Olympic Committee visits Boston; city is one of four U.S. contenders.
Inventing China’s future
MIT-CHIEF emphasizes U.S.-China collaboration in tackling major issues through entrepreneurship.
New dark matter experiments prepare to hunt the unknown
In support of three new experiments, MIT's Enectali Figueroa-Feliciano will answer questions about dark matter research in a live Google Hangout on Nov. 20.