MIT Sloan launches sports analytics podcast
“Counterpoints,” produced by MIT Sloan Management Review, aims to reveal fascinating insights about sports analytics.
A game changer takes on cricket’s statistical problem
Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems alumnus and CSAIL lecturer Jehangir Amjad uses statistical methods to predict likely outcomes with limited data.
On the cutting edge
Olympic medalist and MIT senior Jordan Malone uses his engineering skills to enhance the sport of speedskating.
STEX event showcases innovations in fitness technology and science
Entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts build connections at workshop.
Uncovering new ways to tell sports and media stories
Ben Shields' research focuses on the intersection of social media technologies, data analytics, and audience behavior in the sports, media, and entertainment industries.
From physical education to national collegiate championships
Started as a physical education class in 2000, MIT's Sport Taekwondo Club now boasts numerous intercollegiate conference and national titles.
Tackling challenges at the intersection of engineering and sports
Sports companies connect with engineering students and faculty at the second annual STE@M Day.
Six keys to sports analytics
Massive MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference reveals state of growing field.
Historic season carries MIT Football into NCAA playoffs
At 9-0, Engineers achieve first undefeated regular season since 1881.
From cancelled to champions: The strange history of MIT Football
In the playoffs for first time, MIT's football history has included an 88-year winless streak, an ugliest-man competition, and borrowed orange uniforms.
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.
Morphable surfaces could cut air resistance
Adding golf ball-like dimples to surfaces could reduce drag and improve efficiency of vehicles.
Explained: How does a soccer ball swerve?
The smoothness of a ball’s surface — in addition to playing technique — is a critical factor.
Sports Shorts for June 2: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athletics
Women’s Sailing clinches fifth at National Championships; eight members of Track and Field teams named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team