MIT Generative AI Week fosters dialogue across disciplines

In late November, faculty, staff, and students from across MIT participated in MIT Generative AI Week.…

Making life friendlier with personal robots

“As a child, I wished for a robot that would explain others’ emotions to me” says…

Unlocking global research potential

In today’s interconnected world, fostering global collaboration is essential in addressing complex challenges and advancing scientific…

MIT researchers win grants to develop and test 14 innovative ideas to improve education

The MIT Jameel World Education Lab has awarded $917,526 in Education Innovation Grants to support 14…

New sensor mimics cell membrane functions

Drawing inspiration from natural sensory systems, an MIT-led team has designed a novel sensor that could…

A clean alternative to one of the world’s most common ingredients

Never underestimate the power of a time crunch. In 2016, MIT classmates David Heller ’18, Shara…

Envisioning the future of computing

How will advances in computing transform human society? MIT students contemplated this impending question as part…

Making property assessments as simple as snapping a picture

Property assessments sit at the center of home appraisals, insurance claims, renovation projects, and a number…

Documentary featuring Professor Sara Seager wins Emmy Award

A number of MIT affiliates featured prominently at the 43rd Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards…

Making art through computation

Chelsi Cocking is an interdisciplinary artist who explores the human body with the help of computers.…