massachusetts institute of technology

Tuesday, May 29

A design to save American cities

In new book, urban studies professor Brent Ryan says shrinking American cities should stop emulating the suburbs and start supporting creative rebuilding ideas.

Peter Dizikes, MIT News Office

Crowding causes cells to produce an orderly matrix of molecules

May 24, 2012

Civil engineers find savings where the rubber meets the road

May 23, 2012

New mathematical framework formalizes oddball programming techniques

May 22, 2012
IN PROFILE: Thomas Schwartz

Piece by piece

May 22, 2012

Oxygen-separation membranes could aid in CO2 reduction

May 21, 2012

Newfound exoplanet may turn to dust

May 18, 2012

Civil engineers find savings where the rubber meets the road

May 23, 2012

New mathematical framework formalizes oddball programming techniques

May 22, 2012

Crowding causes cells to produce an orderly matrix of molecules

May 24, 2012
IN PROFILE: Thomas Schwartz

Piece by piece

May 22, 2012

Newfound exoplanet may turn to dust

May 18, 2012

Oxygen-separation membranes could aid in CO2 reduction

May 21, 2012
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today's top stories


Is that smile real or fake?

A computerized system developed at MIT can tell the difference between smiles of joy and smiles of frustration.
David L. Chandler, MIT News Office

Device may inject a variety of drugs without using needles

Jet-injected drugs could improve patient compliance, reduce accidental needle sticks.
Jennifer Chu, MIT News Office

institute announcements


Daniela Rus named CSAIL director

EECS professor to become new leader of MIT’s largest interdepartmental laboratory.

MIT and Harvard announce edX

May 2, 2012

What is edX?

May 2, 2012
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in the media

"Three days after embattled Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko announced his resignation, the White House announced President Barack Obama intends to nominate (MIT alum) Allison Macfarlane, a professor at George Mason University, to the agency's top post."
CNN
May 25, 2012
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  1. Artificial intelligence
  2. Mechanical engineering
  3. Computer science and technology
  4. Energy
  5. Innovation and inventions
  6. Neuroscience
  7. Bioengineering and biotechnology
  8. Physics
  9. Media Lab
  10. Students
  11. Technology and society
  12. Health sciences and technology
  13. Materials science
  14. Nanoscience and nanotechnology
  15. Electrical engineering and electronics
  16. Environment
  17. Civil and environmental engineering
  18. Space, astronomy and planetary science
  19. Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
  20. Chemistry and chemical engineering

in technology review

In Pictures: The World’s Largest Solar Thermal Power Plant

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around campus

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146th Commencement Exercises

146th Commencement Exercises

MIT’s 146th Commencement exercises will take place on Friday, June 8, in Killian Court. The Commencement events taking place on Thursday and Friday include:
  • Investiture of Doctoral Hoods: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 7, 2012 *please note change of start time*
  • Commencement: 10 a.m., Friday, June 8, 2012
MIT is delighted to welcome Salman Khan '98, founder of the Khan Academy, as the guest speaker at the 2012 Commencement Exercises.

Degree candidates, families, and friends: please visit our pages for updates. Some details about Commencement week activities are not made final until close to the date, and you will want to be sure you have the most recent information.
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campus news

Six things about the Number Six Club

Residential Life and Dining, May 25, 2012

Report: China’s actions are crucial on climate change

Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, May 24, 2012

Class of 2012 sets new record for Senior Gift

Student Life, May 24, 2012

Mindfulness pioneer, alumnus Kabat-Zinn addresses MIT Medical clinicians

MIT Medical, May 24, 2012

Daskalakis wins Microsoft Faculty Fellowship

CSAIL, May 23, 2012

Legatum Center awards seed grants

Legatum Center at MIT, May 23, 2012

Mujid Kazimi, of nuclear science and engineering, wins Kuwait Prize

Nuclear science and engineering, May 23, 2012

CourseRoad, Dormbase win 2012 iCampus Student Prizes

Office of Educational Innovation and Technology, May 23, 2012

Theater Arts Associate Professor Jay Scheib wins Obie Award

Music and Theater Arts, May 23, 2012

MIT Japan 3/11 Initiative focuses on reconstruction

School of Architecture + Planning, May 23, 2012
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  • May 29, 2012

    Market Produce Stand

    Offers fresh fruits and vegetables to the MIT community. The stand is operated by Russo's Market in Watertown.
    June 5, 2012

    Market Produce Stand

    Offers fresh fruits and vegetables to the MIT community. The stand is operated by Russo's Market in Watertown.
    June 5, 2012

    D-Lab Open Hours

    Come chat with D-Lab staff or tour around the lab to learn about our work.
  • June 7, 2012

    Investiture of Doctoral Hoods

    Hooding ceremony will take place starting at 11:30 am, Thursday, June 7, 2012 *please note change of start time*
    June 8, 2012

    Commencement

    Salman Khan '98, founder of the Khan Academy, will be the guest speaker at the 2012 Commencement Exercises.
    June 10, 2012

    Tech Reunions

    From June 7-10, MIT's alumni come back to campus to celebrate their alma mater.
  • June 12, 2012

    Market Produce Stand

    Offers fresh fruits and vegetables to the MIT community. The stand is operated by Russo's Market in Watertown.
    June 15, 2012

    Special Organic Chemistry Seminar

    Shigeru Yamago, Kyoto University, on "Development of New Materials Powered by Organic Synthesis"
    June 19, 2012

    Market Produce Stand

    Offers fresh fruits and vegetables to the MIT community. The stand is operated by Russo's Market in Watertown.
  • June 26, 2012

    Market Produce Stand

    Offers fresh fruits and vegetables to the MIT community. The stand is operated by Russo's Market in Watertown.
    July 3, 2012

    Market Produce Stand

    Offers fresh fruits and vegetables to the MIT community. The stand is operated by Russo's Market in Watertown.
    November 6, 2012

    Picower Institute 10th Anniversary

    Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in MIT Building 46, Room 3002 and 3310.
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