Mathematics

Mathematical philanthropyMIT PhD candidate donates one ton of books to library half a world away.

A physicist and her neutrinosMIT senior Christie Chiu has found her focus: the study of tiny particles.

Pioneering applied mathematician Chia-Chiao Lin dies at 96An Institute Professor since 1966, he was an active member of the MIT faculty for 40 years.

Two MIT professors win prestigious Wolf PrizeMichael Artin and Robert Langer honored for groundbreaking work in mathematics and chemistry.

A new ‘branch’ of mathResearchers find a common angle and tipping point of branching valley networks.

The music of the silksResearchers synthesize a new kind of silk fiber — and find that music can help fine-tune the material’s properties.

Proving quantum computers feasibleWith a new contribution to probability theory, researchers show that relatively simple physical systems could yield powerful quantum computers.

From the water to WashingtonMIT senior Noam Angrist works to reform education and health care through youth mentorship and economics.

MIT sailing receives trio of ICSA All-Academic Team honors

The mathematics of leaf decayA mathematical model reveals commonality within the diversity of leaf decay.

Berger named ISCB fellowApplied mathematics, computer science professor honored for contributions in computational biology and bioinformatics.

Civil engineers find savings where the rubber meets the roadStudy shows that pavement deflection under vehicle tires makes for a continuous uphill drive that increases fuel consumption.

Algorithmic incentivesA new twist on pioneering work done by MIT cryptographers almost 30 years ago could lead to better ways of structuring contracts.

13 faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

On the hunt for mathematical beautyAlexei Borodin uses sophisticated tools to extract information from large groups.

Moving past trial and errorRichard Braatz applies math to design new materials and processes for drug manufacturing.

Differential Equations now available in MIT OpenCourseWare's innovative OCW Scholar format18.03SC is the second of seven courses OCW will publish this spring specifically to meet the needs of independent learners.

MIT OpenCourseWare publishes Linear Algebra in innovative OCW Scholar formatOne of OCW's most popular courses, Linear Algebra, is now available in a version designed to support independent learning.

Explained: SigmaHow do you know when a new finding is significant? The sigma value can tell you — but watch out for dead fish.

Revealing how a battery material worksMIT team uncovers a reason why the hottest new material for rechargeable batteries works so well.

Speed limit for birdsMIT researchers find critical speed above which birds — and drones — are sure to crash.

Researchers link patterns seen in spider silk, melodiesAnalogy could help engineers develop materials that make use of repeating patterns.

Sal Khan to deliver 2012 Commencement addressOnline-education pioneer, MIT alumnus to speak to the Class of 2012 on June 8.

Double dutyA computational biologist and physician, Collin Stultz takes a unique approach to studying diseases that could lead to new treatments.

BLOSSOMS announces new contestStudents invited to create new videos for high school math classes.

Sugar high for beesBees, and similar nectar feeders, get sweeter juice with dipping tongues.

In the World: Murmurs of MayanMIT undergraduate travels to Mexico in hopes of documenting and preserving ancient linguistic phenomena — and the culture behind them.

World-class research … in the 10th gradeHigh school students spend a year investigating advanced research topics with MIT faculty.