Alison Badgett named director of the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center

With decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, she will lead the center as MIT boosts social impact experiential learning opportunities. | Continue reading


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Offering clean energy around the clock

MIT spinout 247Solar is building high-temperature concentrated solar power systems that use overnight thermal energy storage to provide power and heat. | Continue reading


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Now corporate boards have responsibility for cybersecurity, too

Boards of directors are on the hook for management, governance, and disclosure reporting. | Continue reading


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An AI dataset carves new paths to tornado detection

TorNet, a public artificial intelligence dataset, could help models reveal when and why tornadoes form, improving forecasters' ability to issue warnings. | Continue reading


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MIT faculty, instructors, students experiment with generative AI in teaching and learning

At MIT’s Festival of Learning 2024, panelists stressed the importance of developing critical thinking skills while leveraging technologies like generative AI. | Continue reading


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Julie Shah named head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

An expert in robotics and AI, Shah succeeds Steven Barrett at AeroAstro. | Continue reading


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Remembering Chasity Nunez, a shining star at MIT Health

A “perpetual learner,” Nunez was beloved at MIT and in her community. | Continue reading


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Exploring the history of data-driven arguments in public life

William Deringer studies “very old things and very technical things” — that have never been more relevant. | Continue reading


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Three from MIT awarded 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships

MIT professors Roger Levy, Tracy Slatyer, and Martin Wainwright appointed to the 2024 class of “trail-blazing fellows.” | Continue reading


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A musical life: Carlos Prieto ’59 in conversation and concert

The acclaimed cellist and writer discussed his new memoir and reflected on a remarkable musical career. | Continue reading


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Two from MIT awarded 2024 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Fellowship funds graduate studies for outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants. | Continue reading


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MIT Emerging Talent opens pathways for underserved global learners

Learners across 24 countries build technical and employment skills in a collaborative community. | Continue reading


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The MIT Edgerton Center’s third annual showcase dazzles onlookers

Fourteen Edgerton Center student-led engineering teams displayed their latest creations, from solar cars to rockets to assistive eating devices. | Continue reading


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3 Questions: A shared vocabulary for how infectious diseases spread

Lydia Bourouiba’s research on fluid dynamics influenced new guidance from the World Health Organization that will shape how health agencies respond to respiratory infectious diseases. | Continue reading


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Seven from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2024

The prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members. | Continue reading


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Two MIT teams selected for NSF sustainable materials grants

Chosen from 16 finalist teams, the MIT-led projects will investigate quantum topological materials and sustainable microchip production. | Continue reading


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Study demonstrates efficacy of MIT-led Brave Behind Bars program

Programming course for incarcerated people boosts digital literacy and self-efficacy, highlighting potential for reduced recidivism. | Continue reading


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Bringing an investigator’s eye to complex social challenges

MIT economics doctoral student Anna Russo studies how to improve the design, function, and outcomes of public policies. | Continue reading


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MIT announces 2024 Bose Grants

The grants fund studies of green hydrogen production, fetal health-sensing fabric, basalt architecture, and shark-based ocean monitoring. | Continue reading


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Circadian rhythms can influence drugs’ effectiveness

MIT researchers find circadian variations in liver function play an important role in how drugs are broken down in the body. | Continue reading


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Ian Waitz named vice president for research

The former vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education will leverage more than 30 years of experience at the Institute to oversee MIT’s research activities. | Continue reading


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MIT scientists tune the entanglement structure in an array of qubits

The advance offers a way to characterize a fundamental resource needed for quantum computing. | Continue reading


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A closed-loop drug-delivery system could improve chemotherapy

New CLAUDIA system could continuously monitor patients during an infusion and adjust dosage to maintain optimal drug levels. | Continue reading


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Geologists discover rocks with the oldest evidence yet of Earth’s magnetic field

The 3.7 billion-year-old rocks may extend the magnetic field’s age by 200 million years. | Continue reading


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Mapping the brain pathways of visual memorability

For the first time, researchers use a combination of MEG and fMRI to map the spatio-temporal human brain dynamics of a visual image being recognized. | Continue reading


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Professor Emeritus Bernhardt Wuensch, crystallographer and esteemed educator, dies at 90

A pioneer in solid-state ionics and materials science education, Wuensch is remembered for his thoughtful scholarship and grace in teaching and mentoring. | Continue reading


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How light can vaporize water without the need for heat

Surprising “photomolecular effect” discovered by MIT researchers could affect calculations of climate change and may lead to improved desalination and drying processes. | Continue reading


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This tiny chip can safeguard user data while enabling efficient computing on a smartphone

Researchers have developed a security solution for power-hungry AI models that offers protection against two common attacks. | Continue reading


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“No one can work in civil engineering alone”

For senior Mikayla Britsch, civil and environmental engineering is a vocation that requires both technical and people skills. | Continue reading


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Researchers detect a new molecule in space

Such discoveries help researchers better understand the development of molecular complexity in space during star formation. | Continue reading


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Erin Bahm, Steven Parks named 2024–25 UPS Fellows

Annual awards from the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics provide financial support to graduate students in logistics, supply chain management, and freight transportation areas. | Continue reading


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Twenty-three MIT faculty honored as "Committed to Caring" for 2023-25

The honor recognizes professors for their outstanding mentorship of graduate students. | Continue reading


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Featured video: Moooving the needle on methane

MIT researchers are developing a system for reducing emissions of the potent greenhouse gas at dairy farms and other sites. | Continue reading


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The many-body dynamics of cold atoms and cross-country running

Senior Olivia Rosenstein balances cross-country competitions with research in quantum gasses and early-universe radio wave signals. | Continue reading


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Heather Paxson named associate dean for faculty of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

In her new role, the professor of anthropology will seek to promote well-being and advancement within the SHASS community. | Continue reading


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Preparing MIT’s campus for cardiac emergencies

A new program is equipping every campus building with an automated external defibrillator. | Continue reading


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To build a better AI helper, start by modeling the irrational behavior of humans

A new technique can be used to predict the actions of human or AI agents who behave suboptimally while working toward unknown goals. | Continue reading


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Researching extreme environments

PhD candidate Emma Bullock studies the local and global impacts of changing mineral levels in Arctic groundwater. | Continue reading


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Using deep learning to image the Earth’s planetary boundary layer

Lincoln Laboratory researchers are using AI to get a better picture of the atmospheric layer closest to Earth's surface. Their techniques could improve weather and drought prediction. | Continue reading


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Advancing technology for aquaculture

MIT Sea Grant students apply machine learning to support local aquaculture hatcheries. | Continue reading


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New flight procedures to reduce noise from aircraft departing and arriving at Boston Logan Airport

The results of a six-year collaboration between MIT researchers, the FAA, and Massport will reduce aircraft noise in local communities while maintaining or improving fuel efficiency. | Continue reading


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New major crosses disciplines to address climate change

Combining engineering, earth system science, and the social sciences, Course 1-12 prepares students to develop climate solutions. | Continue reading


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Four MIT faculty named 2023 AAAS Fellows

Engelward, Oliver, Rothman, and Vuletić are recognized for their efforts to advance science. | Continue reading


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For more open and equitable public discussions on social media, try “meronymity”

A communication system whose users reveal only a few verified aspects of their identity can empower less confident participants to speak up, researchers report. | Continue reading


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Erin Kara named Edgerton Award winner

The award recognizes exceptional distinction in teaching, research, and service at MIT. | Continue reading


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Q&A: Claire Walsh on how J-PAL’s King Climate Action Initiative tackles the twin climate and poverty crises

Since 2020, K-CAI has innovated and tested climate policies in more than 35 countries and supported scale-ups that have reached over 15 million people. | Continue reading


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Knight Science Journalism Program launches HBCU Science Journalism Fellowship

The fellowship will incubate early-career science journalists, providing them with a year of skill-building freelance experience and dedicated mentorship. | Continue reading


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Plant sensors could act as an early warning system for farmers

Sensors that detect plant signaling molecules can reveal when crops are experiencing too much light or heat, or attack from insects or microbes. | Continue reading


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