Quantum materials: A new paradigm for computing?
Diamond spintronics and graphene-based infrared detectors are among leading-edge technologies reported at annual Materials Day Symposium at MIT.
Environment, infrastructure, and people
Faculty discuss interdisciplinary research and educational initiatives in the CEE New Research Alumni Breakfast.
3Q: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf PhD '81 on the role of political science in solving global issues
Wolf will be on campus this month for events to honor the 50th anniversary of MIT's Department of Political Science.
Seeking potash alternatives
International conference at MIT to focus on cooperative research efforts, alternatives to potassium salts for farming.
Johnny Gandelsman performs Bach’s complete "Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin"
Violinist Johnny Gandelsman will perform the "Sonatas and Partitas" in their entirety as part of MIT’s Sounding Series in the first annual Terry and Rick Stone Concert
Cloud watching: Bjorn Stevens delivers 2015 John Carlson Lecture on clouds and climate change
Director of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology describes how atmospheric water contributes to climate change.
Fueling solutions
“Fuel” pillar at MIT Solve underscores energy’s crucial role in solving humanity’s biggest challenges.
Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program expands scope with new cohort
Eight new global regional teams engage with MIT faculty, students, and thought leaders to build a more robust innovation-drive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Facing the global refugee crisis
At MIT event, scholars and relief workers warn current problems could be “the tip of the iceberg.”
Interdisciplinary Design Conversations will feature Chuck Hoberman
Public event on Nov. 3 will highlight transformable designs.
Cory Booker and Ken Kimmel visit MIT Alcator C-Mod fusion device
U.S. Senator and Union of Concerned Scientists president explore new superconducting technology at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.
Bringing MIT and India closer together
Tata Center Annual Symposium explores many pathways for MIT research to have an impact in India and the developing world.
Talking about race
In MIT visit, Rinku Sen discusses Black Lives Matter, and how to have a productive conversation about race in America.
Solving the world’s great challenges
Inaugural Solve conference concludes four days of talks, workshops, and discussions on global challenges.