“It’s okay if it breaks and blows up”
MIT’s thriving maker culture is on display in ABC network’s “BattleBots” competition.
New season of "Science Out Loud" sparks curiosity
A new season of "Science Out Loud," produced by MIT students and alumni, brings the Institute's pK-12 vision to the public.
A makerspace for students, by students
Initiated and led by students, MIT MakerWorks fosters making with strong engineering focus.
Random Hall evacuated due to fire on the roof
No injuries reported; residents will stay in Next House temporarily.
Supercharging undergraduate research
Now open to the entire School of Engineering, SuperUROP is creating an interdisciplinary community of scholars.
Featured video: Making makers at MIT
In celebration of the White House's Week of Making, a look at the vibrant makerspace ecosystem around the Institute.
Eight from MIT awarded 2016 Fulbright grants
Grantees will spend the 2016-2017 academic year conducting research abroad.
Air quality sensors track pollution
Research from MIT's Tata Center for Technology and Design is helping to quantify emissions in the world’s most polluted cities.
Why do women leave engineering?
Study: Group dynamics of teamwork and internships deter many women in the profession.
MIT responds to concerning graduation data at Senior House
Steps include stronger in-residence support systems and moratorium on first-year students.
School of Engineering awards for 2016
Awards were given to outstanding faculty, undergraduates, and graduate students.
Mens et manus in the MIT History workshop
Students gain insights into early book-making technology and cultural systems by creating paper and a handset printing press from scratch.