Laser Show and ‘Big Ideas’ kick off 2010 Cambridge Science Festival
More than 200 events for the public April 24 through May 2
Guerrilla reporting in ‘difficult places’
Activists describe their experiences using new technology to build free media networks in countries with scant resources or oppressive regimes.
Annual Killian Lecture postponed
Originally slated for Tuesday, April 20, event will take place in the fall
Four decades of Earth Days
MIT plans a week of events and activities to mark Earth Day’s 40th anniversary.
Friends, family gather to honor Paul Samuelson
At memorial service, Nobel-winning economist’s ‘warmth, wit and humility’ are recalled.
A mathematician takes his field to account
University of Arizona professor William Yslas Vélez speaks about minorities in math
Bill Gates to visit MIT on April 21
In a presentation at Kresge Auditorium, the philanthropist will discuss the importance of service.
‘Failure is good’
In a talk to promote his new book, MIT’s Simon Johnson lambastes a finance industry he sees as lacking a healthy fear of losing money.
3 Questions: David MacKay on renewable energy
Science advisor to the British government talks about Climategate, the Copenhagen conference, and emission-free energy technology
Nuclear science and engineering showcases doctoral research
Inaugural expo included poster session, research presentations
Ray Stata to deliver 2010 Commencement address
A ‘loyal friend’ of the Institute for more than 50 years, the alumnus will speak to graduates in June
Featured Video: President Obama at MIT
In October 2009, the president toured MIT research labs and delivered a major address about energy.
In MIT visit, Miliband presses for Afghan peace deal
British foreign secretary uses Compton Lecture to urge Afghanistan’s government to reach out to insurgents.