A crossroads for computing at MIT
The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing building will form a new cluster of connectivity across a spectrum of disciplines in computing and artificial intelligence.
Second round of seed grants awarded to MIT scholars studying the impact and applications of generative AI
The 16 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore generative AI’s impact on privacy, art, drug discovery, aging, and more.
3 Questions: Progress on updating MIT’s undergraduate curriculum
Professors Adam Martin and Joel Volman explain the genesis, scope, and objectives of the recently launched Task Force on the MIT Undergraduate Academic Program.
MLK Celebration Gala pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and his writings on “the goal of true education”
Now in its 50th year, the annual event featured remarks from MIT community members and civil rights activist Janet Moses.
Anantha Chandrakasan named MIT’s inaugural chief innovation and strategy officer
While continuing to serve as dean of engineering, Chandrakasan will play a pivotal role in advancing President Kornbluth’s priorities.
Letter to the MIT community: Announcing the Climate Project at MIT
President Kornbluth introduces a major campus-wide effort to solve critical climate problems with all possible speed.
3 Questions: The Climate Project at MIT
Richard Lester describes an emerging new initiative that will back climate efforts at the Institute and find outside partnerships to drive actionable innovation.
DiOnetta Jones Crayton: Change-maker at MIT
For 14 years, Crayton has strengthened programs and created new ones that foster academic success, provide mentoring, prepare students for careers or graduate school, and build community.
Noubar Afeyan PhD ’87 to deliver MIT’s 2024 Commencement address
The inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist has co-founded and developed over 70 life-science and technology startups.
3 Questions: Implementing the MIT Graduate Student Union’s collective bargaining agreement
Ian Waitz describes the three-year contract that will change and enhance MIT’s graduate student policies and procedures.
MIT community in 2023: A year in review
Top Institute stories dealt with a presidential inauguration, international accolades for faculty and students, “Dialogues Across Difference,” new and refreshed community spaces, and more.
MIT in the media: 2023 in review
MIT community members made headlines with key research advances and their efforts to tackle pressing challenges.
Eric Evans to step down as director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory
During 18 years of leadership, Evans established new R&D mission areas, strengthened ties to the MIT community, and increased inclusion and education efforts.
3 Questions: Melissa Nobles on combating antisemitism and Islamophobia
MIT’s chancellor takes stock of early efforts and details the Institute’s new “Standing Together Against Hate” initiative.
Judgment, reason, and the university
MIT’s Malick Ghachem extends the “Dialogues across Differences” lecture series with a talk about the past and present of university politics.