“IDEAS” for social change
Contest winners are bringing novel technologies, new educational models to the developing world.
James Hansen: We should look at all energy options
Former NASA scientist says we need to develop all carbon-free energy sources to avoid disaster.
MIT students showcase innovative ideas for the betterment of humankind
Students’ innovative IDEAS Global Challenge projects combine entrepreneurship with the passion to help others around the world.
Jochem Marotzke to speak on what the warming “hiatus” means for climate change
Director of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology will deliver the 15th annual Henry W. Kendall Lecture.
MIT hosts debate on pros and cons of fossil-fuel divestment
Participants discuss a proposed elimination of oil, gas, and coal companies from endowment portfolio.
At TED 2015, MIT visionaries reframe the future
At annual conference, creators and thinkers with MIT ties offered bold visions of the future.
MIT Scaling Development Ventures: Bridging innovation and impact
Ann Mei Chang of the U.S. Global Development Lab and Kevin Starr of the Mulago Foundation will deliver keynote addresses.
Taking action in Africa
Conference spotlights companies and organizations that are innovating across various sectors.
To divest, or not to divest?
Debate to explore nuanced arguments for and against divestment from fossil fuels.
Celebrating Einstein
events to mark 100th anniversary of the general theory of relativityEvents across MIT will mark the 100th anniversary of the general theory of relativity.
President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger visits MIT biophysics lab
African leader tours the lab of Ibrahim Cissé, an assistant professor of physics.
Michael Collins: “I could have been the last person to walk on the moon”
Apollo 11 astronaut speaks at MIT about his experiences leading up to the first moon landing.
Communicating climate change: Focus on solutions
MIT discussion highlights causes for optimism and the importance of emphasizing positive steps.
Collaboration 101
MacVicar Day examines MIT’s unique partnership with Singapore University of Technology and Design.