How we think about protecting data
A new study shows public views on data privacy vary according to how the data are used, who benefits, and other conditions.
At the Venice Biennale, design through flexible thinking
The renowned architecture exhibition, curated this year by MIT’s Carlo Ratti, puts an emphasis on adaptive intelligence.
MIT students advance solutions for water and food with the help of J-WAFS
J-WAFS marks 10 years of supporting student engagement through grants, fellowships, events, mentorship, and funding for clubs.
MIT Press announces new Faculty and Alumni Book Awards
Awards honor the enduring importance of books and their authors within the MIT community.
Mathematicians uncover the logic behind how people walk in crowds
The findings could help planners design safer, more efficient pedestrian thoroughfares.
2025 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named
MIT professors Paloma Duong, Frank Schilbach, and Justin Steil are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.
Times Higher Education ranks MIT No. 1 in arts and humanities, business and economics, and social sciences
Worldwide honors for 2025 span disciplines across three schools.
Sometimes, when competitors collaborate, everybody wins
Engineers developed a planning tool that can help independent entities decide when they should invest in joint projects.
Rebuilding Ukraine
A collaboration between MIT professors of urban studies and planning and the Association of Ukrainian Cities aims to empower Ukraine’s municipal leaders to drive recovery after the war.
Aligning AI with human values
“We need to both ensure humans reap AI’s benefits and that we don’t lose control of the technology,” says senior Audrey Lorvo.
Building resiliency
In a new book, Lawrence Vale spotlights projects from around the globe that help insulate communities from climate shocks.
Study shows how households can cut energy costs
An experiment in Amsterdam suggests providing better information to people can help move them out of “energy poverty.”
Street smarts
Andres Sevtsuk applies new sources of data to creating more sustainable, walkable, and economically thriving city spaces.
In a unique research collaboration, students make the case for less e-waste
SERC Scholars from around the MIT community examine the electronic hardware waste life cycle and climate justice.
Enabling a circular economy in the built environment
A better understanding of construction industry stakeholders’ motivations can lead to greater adoption of circular practices.