Research
Making a Nobel-winning chemistry reaction even better
November 3, 2011
New catalyst offers greater control over the synthesis of organic cyclic compounds, including potential cancer drugs.
Also labeled: Catalyst, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Faculty, Nobel Prizes, Pharmaceuticals, Metathesis
Exploring the inner workings of materials
November 2, 2011
From concrete to cancer cells, Van Vliet brings an engineer’s mindset to the study of biology and materials.
New algorithm could substantially speed up MRI scans
November 1, 2011
Faster scans could reduce the time patients spend in the machine from 45 to 15 minutes.
Foster the people
October 31, 2011
At manufacturing conference, emphasis is on keeping high-skill jobs in the United States — and creating workers with the talents to fill those positions.
Turning green to gold
October 27, 2011
Koch building takes the lead in lab energy performance.
Also labeled: Campus buildings and architecture, Campus services, Efficiency, Energy, Facilities, Koch Institute
International Open Access Week is October 24-30
October 24, 2011
MIT celebrates efforts to increase access to research and scholarship worldwide.
IROP students around the world
October 21, 2011
During the 2010-2011 academic year, International Research Opportunities Program students conducted research around the world in 18 different countries.
Nominations now open for Doherty Professorship in Ocean Utilization
October 20, 2011
Submission deadline for applicants to the two-year, $25,000 chair is Nov. 16.
Two MIT scientists elected to the Institute of Medicine
October 18, 2011
Sur, Tsai among the 65 new members
Fall Communications Forum explores local news, surveillance, cities and entertainment
October 14, 2011
MIT students to visit Washington to explore science policy careers
October 13, 2011
New Federal Science Agency Visits program sends delegates to meet with scientists and policymakers at federal agencies to see science policy in practice.
3 Questions: Archon Fung on political science today
October 13, 2011
Analysis of 29 mammals reveals genomic ‘dark matter’
October 13, 2011
Genomic comparison offers a new map for charting human disease and biology.
MIT Deshpande Center announces fall 2011 research grants
October 12, 2011
Eight research teams receive $668,000 to develop new technological innovations
PhD candidate Greg Distelhorst explores accountability in China
October 11, 2011
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, China, Graduate, postdoctoral, Global, Policy, Political science, Students
In Profile: Suzanne Berger
October 11, 2011
A onetime student of French political history has become a leading figure in the battle to revive U.S. manufacturing.
In the World: Murmurs of Mayan
October 6, 2011
MIT undergraduate travels to Mexico in hopes of documenting and preserving ancient linguistic phenomena — and the culture behind them.
Also labeled: In the world, Global, Language, Linguistics, Mathematics, Mexico, Students, Undergraduate, Social sciences
World-class research … in the 10th grade
October 5, 2011
High school students spend a year investigating advanced research topics with MIT faculty.
Also labeled: Faculty, Graduate, postdoctoral, Mathematics, Students, Volunteering, outreach, public service
Jacks appointed to cancer advisory board
October 3, 2011
In Profile: Daniel Posner
October 3, 2011
MIT political scientist looks at the surprising ways ethnicity and politics mesh in southern Africa.
Also labeled: Africa, Faculty, Literature, languages and writing, Political science, Social sciences
Resnick awarded McGraw Prize in Education
September 30, 2011
Media Lab professor is one of three honored for work in digital education.
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Education, teaching, academics, Faculty, Media Lab, Students
‘Artificial leaf’ makes fuel from sunlight
September 30, 2011
Solar cell bonded to recently developed catalyst can harness the sun, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
In Profile: Ramesh Raskar
September 29, 2011
After doing groundbreaking work in computational photography, the Media Lab researcher has trained his sights on inventing ‘brand new disciplines.’
Bulović named director of the Microsystems Technology Laboratories
September 28, 2011
Assumes role previously held by Chandrakasan.
Palacios wins PECASE award
September 27, 2011
Among 94 young researchers from across the country honored
MIT releases endowment figures for 2011
September 26, 2011
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