Polymer Day 2023 showcases interdisciplinary innovation

A record-breaking number of presenters flock to the MIT event’s poster competition; topics range from synthetic mucus to nature-inspired design.

Jason Sparapani | Department of Materials Science and Engineering • mit
June 8, 2023 ~7 min

Breaking down barriers in music research

Associate Professor Leslie Tilley’s passion for a diversity of musical practices comes through in her research and in the classroom.

Michael Brindley | School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
June 5, 2023 ~6 min


Six ways MIT is taking action on climate

A variety of recent events highlighted efforts by faculty, staff, and students to make a difference today.

Caroline Perry | Office of the Vice President for Research • mit
May 22, 2023 ~9 min

Building better brain collaboration online – despite scientific squabbles, the decade-long Human Brain Project brought measurable success to neuroscience collaboration

The European Union’s 10-year Human Brain Project is coming to a close. Whether this controversial 1 billion-euro project achieved its aims is unclear, but its online forum did foster collaboration.

Ann-Christin Kreyer, Ph.D. Candidate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition • conversation
March 22, 2023 ~10 min

A new educational program for scientists working on substance use disorder

MIT Open Learning team awarded NIH grant to provide training in biomedical product development, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

MIT Open Learning • mit
Feb. 8, 2023 ~7 min

Study: Preschool gives a big boost to college attendance

Research using a Boston admissions lottery shows striking effects for children throughout their student lives.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 8, 2023 ~9 min

Making computer science research more accessible in India

Passionate about creating educational opportunities in India, PhD student Siddhartha Jayanti recently explored multiprocessor speed limits, in a paper written in the Indian language Telugu.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
Jan. 30, 2023 ~8 min

Program teaches US Air Force personnel the fundamentals of AI

MIT researchers developed and studied a customized AI training program for users with varied backgrounds, which could be delivered across large organizations.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 11, 2023 ~10 min


Research collaboration to examine parent-child learning interactions’ impact on child skill and curiosity

J-PAL North America and the University of Chicago’s Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab will evaluate two approaches to text-based parental engagement programs that motivate two distinct kinds of learning interactions.

J-PAL North America • mit
Jan. 10, 2023 ~5 min

New MIT internships expand research opportunities in Africa

University placements through MISTI aim to help grow the African research ecosystem.

Kristen Wilcox | Office of the Associate Provost for International Activities • mit
Jan. 5, 2023 ~6 min

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