Combining engineering, earth system science, and the social sciences, Course 1-12 prepares students to develop climate solutions. […]
The Institute also ranks second in five subject areas. […]
A new method to measure homophily in large group interactions offers insights into how groups might interact in the future. […]
The behavior of granular materials has been difficult to visualize, but a new method reveals their internal forces in 3D detail. […]
This measure, developed by MIT researchers, reflects direct effects on people’s quality of life — and reveals significant global disparities. […]
An analysis of the 2011 nuclear accident reveals a need for more preparation, training, and protocols for responding to low-probability accidents. […]
Too much livestock on a given amount of land can lead to carbon losses, but appropriate numbers can actually help sequester the carbon. […]
Mini-UROP program connects first-years with graduate students and postdocs for enriched learning. […]
Can carbon trading systems reduce global emissions, or are they little more than greenwashing? Clear, enforceable standards may make the difference. […]
By breaking an intractable problem into smaller chunks, a deep-learning technique identifies the optimal areas for thinning out traffic in a warehouse. […]
Thirteen postdocs join program that emphasizes community and prioritizes professional development. […]
Faculty and researchers across MIT’s School of Engineering receive many awards in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence. […]
Associate Professor Lydia Bourouiba and artist Argha Manna take readers through a series of discoveries in infectious disease. […]
The technique could enable restoration efforts and doesn’t require labor-intensive onsite sampling. […]
A new, data-driven approach could lead to better solutions for tricky optimization problems like global package routing or power grid operation. […]