Four researchers earn interdisciplinary Schmidt Science Fellowships
Four MIT-affiliated researchers are among 28 around the world to have been named to a competitive Schmidt Science Fellowship, an…
When masks reveal
A Covid-19 mask is typically seen as a form of protection. But what if our masks became opportunities for exposure…
Crowdsourcing data on road quality and excess fuel consumption
America has over 4 million miles of roads and, as one might expect, monitoring them can be a monumental task.…
Spencer Compton, Karna Morey, Tara Venkatadri, and Lily Zhang named 2021-22 Goldwater Scholars
MIT students Spencer Compton, Karna Morey, Tara Venkatadri, and Lily Zhang have been selected to receive a Barry Goldwater Scholarship for…
Sustainable solutions at home and abroad
Arnav Patel is a self-described sustainability enthusiast. Working on solutions related to climate change has been a central thread woven…
Healing with hydrogels
In November, mechanical engineering PhD candidate Hyunwoo Yuk earned the top prize at the Collegiate Inventors Competition hosted by the…
Julian Beinart: A life of carefully chosen words
Professor Emeritus Julian Beinart, an internationally celebrated architect and longtime MIT professor known for his highly influential course on urbanism,…
Forging ahead with care and compassion
Amidst the uncertainty and stressors of the dual scourges of Covid-19 and structural racism, a number of MIT professors are…
Learning by doing, remotely
Experiential learning is alive and well at MIT — even when it’s remote. Just ask Julian Zulueta, a sophomore in…
Revamped MIT Climate Portal aims to inform and empower the public
Stepping up its ongoing efforts to inform and empower the public on the issue of climate change, MIT today announced…