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Dropbox founder drops by to inspire and spark collaboration
Drew Houston ’05 chatted with student innovators and shared his latest projects.
March 1, 2017 -
MIT students invited to participate in 2017 Student Quality of Life Survey
Survey designed with input from students, faculty, and staff; gives enrolled students opportunity to express opinions about MIT...
March 1, 2017 -
Climate science takes to the streets
MIT students and community members go on the hunt for natural gas leaks.
February 28, 2017 -
Hong Sio: On the road for fusion
Ph.D candidate enjoys a range of fusion research from coast to coast.
February 28, 2017 -
Eastgate, Warehouse graduate communities seek new heads of house
Faculty are invited to learn more at an informational reception on March 8.
February 28, 2017 -
3 Questions: How history helps us solve today's issues
Professor Malick Ghachem discusses how historians contribute to problem-solving by identifying the roots and sources of a problem...
February 28, 2017 -
Lisa Su, Advanced Micro Devices president and CEO, to speak at 2017 Investiture of Doctoral Hoods
EECS alumna and industry leader returns to campus for the June 8 ceremony.
February 28, 2017 -
Climate@MIT
New online publication reports on climate science research at the Institute.
February 27, 2017 -
Hundreds turn out for first “Building 7 Block Party”
Gallery Walk showcases exhibitions in art, architecture, and design.
February 27, 2017 -
3Q: Leora Cooper on the legacy of her grandmother, Mildred Dresselhaus
After Dresselhaus’ recent passing, GE invited PhD candidate Leora Cooper to walk the red carpet at the 2017 Academy Awards in her...
February 27, 2017 -
Foliage-penetrating ladar technology may improve border surveillance
Lincoln Laboratory’s imaging system can uncover what's under the trees.
February 27, 2017 -
3Q: Suzy Nelson on protections for transgender students at MIT
The Institute’s nondiscrimination policies will continue to offer vital protections for MIT’s transgender community, says the...
February 27, 2017 -
MIT senior Lilly Chin wins “Jeopardy!” College Championship
Chin takes the $100,000 grand prize, surpassing 14 on-air contestants and thousands of applicants from colleges around the U.S.
February 24, 2017 -
Jacob Collier harmonizes with MIT
For his MIT residency, the Grammy-winning artist collaborates with over 150 student musicians to stage the monumental concert, "...
February 24, 2017 -
3Q: Behind the scenes of the National Academy of Sciences' report on human genome editing
MIT professor and NAS report committee co-chair Richard Hynes gives insight into the report’s recommendations.
February 24, 2017 -
MIT researchers inform World Food Program work to reduce post-harvest losses
Study of post-harvest storage technology use in Uganda assesses potential for farmer adoption, identifies supply chain challenges...
February 23, 2017 -
Center for Environmental Health Sciences selects 2017 poster winners
Annual poster session showcases recent work on biological effects of exposure to environmental agents.
February 23, 2017 -
A class with the feel of a startup
Engineering systems design and development course embodies the spirit of National Engineers Week.
February 23, 2017 -
Lemelson-MIT Program announces 42 Junior Varsity InvenTeam grants
Grants help middle and high school students develop as young inventors.
February 22, 2017 -
MIT undertakes Grand Challenge for innovation in global vaccine manufacturing
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awards MIT, University College London, and University of Kansas $17.6M for development and...
February 22, 2017 -
Reimagining education: MIT holds its first Festival of Learning
Scholars and researchers share ideas on new ways to teach students in the 21st century.
February 21, 2017 -
Women in Data Science conference highlights impactful work and builds community
Some 150 academic leaders, industry professionals, and students gather in Cambridge as part of a worldwide Women in Data Science...
February 21, 2017 -
Strength in numbers
PhD student Dean Knox studies social networks and how individuals use them to access government goods and services.
February 17, 2017 -
Advanced silicon solar cells
MIT mechanical engineers are leading an effort to detect defects that reduce efficiency.
February 17, 2017 -
Getting their hands dirty: Students experience fieldwork in Hawaii
TREX program from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers undergraduates the opportunity to get out in the...
February 17, 2017 -
The world as we think the world should be
Assistant Professor Charlotte Brathwaite believes theater brings people together in a positive way.
February 17, 2017 -
Cheaper, faster randomized evaluations
J-PAL North America releases new catalog of administrative data sets to give researchers a leg up in conducting rigorous...
February 17, 2017 -
Vera Gorbunova delivers eighth Paul F. Glenn Lecture
Expert on long-lived rodents provides insights into research on longevity and cancer resistance.
February 16, 2017 -
Bertram Kostant, professor emeritus of mathematics, dies at 88
Innovative mathematician and longtime professor made key contributions to representation theory and Lie theory.
February 16, 2017 -
Putting data in the hands of doctors
Computer scientist Regina Barzilay empowers cancer treatment with machine learning.
February 16, 2017 -
Modeling the unequal benefits of U.S. environmental policy
New toolset evaluates economic impacts of ozone reduction policies for nine income groups.
February 15, 2017 -
From MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp to boomtown
An MIT global entrepreneur launches one of the world's most innovative companies.
February 15, 2017