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MIT in the Media

The following news clips about MIT, updated on a regular basis, are just a partial selection of our most recent media coverage.
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New Scientist,
"Now, computer scientist Dina Katabi, Piotr Indyk and their colleagues at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a Fourier transform algorithm that is potentially hundreds of times faster still."
Forbes,
"We need a centralized, actively curated resource for developing and distributing open-source tools." -Josh Siegle, PhD student at MIT
Forbes,
"When it comes to motivating young women, lead by example. A recent study co-authored by MIT economist Esther Duflo, underscores just how important female leaders are for the attitudes and ambitions of young women."
Bloomberg Businessweek,
"The economics department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides much of the brainpower used to combat the global financial crisis. Seven former or current central bank chiefs—of the U.S., Britain, the Euro Area, India, Israel, Chile, and Cyprus—either studied or taught there. The department is famous for its stress on practical solutions to economic problems."
Bloomberg Businessweek,
“'Were not trying to encourage increased numbers just for the sake of it,' (MIT Dean of Admissions Stuart) Schmill said in an interview. 'We’re happy given that applicant pool is as diverse and talented as ever. For us that is a terrific outcome.'”
Bloomberg Businessweek,
“'Were not trying to encourage increased numbers just for the sake of it,' (MIT Dean of Admissions Stuart) Schmill said in an interview. 'We’re happy given that applicant pool is as diverse and talented as ever. For us that is a terrific outcome.'”
The New York Times,
"As contentious as it is to quote Obama these days, he got one thing right: 'To win the future, we have to out-innovate, out-educate and out-build the rest of the world, tapping the creativity and imagination of our people.'"
The Huffington Post,
"Increased presence and visibility of female politicians in local government raises the academic performance and career aspirations of young women in India, according to a new study based on a survey of roughly 8,000 girls and their parents."
BBC News,
"Astronomers have spotted a 'dwarf' galaxy some 10 billion light-years away which may be made mostly of the mysterious material called dark matter."
The New York Times,
"Around windows, headlights and interior trim, automakers are using materials that mimic chrome but save weight and expense. Now, a development in the world of nanotechnology could help car owners enjoy a chromelike luster longer without the environmental hazards of chrome plating, which can leave behind toxic waste."
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