How symmetry can come to the aid of machine learning

Exploiting the symmetry within datasets, MIT researchers show, can decrease the amount of data needed for training neural networks.

Steve Nadis | MIT CSAIL • mit
Feb. 5, 2024 ~9 min

New model predicts how shoe properties affect a runner’s performance

Developed by MIT engineers, the model could be a tool for designers looking to innovate in sneaker design.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Jan. 24, 2024 ~8 min


Automated system teaches users when to collaborate with an AI assistant

MIT researchers develop a customized onboarding process that helps a human learn when a model’s advice is trustworthy.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Dec. 8, 2023 ~10 min

AI accelerates problem-solving in complex scenarios

A new, data-driven approach could lead to better solutions for tricky optimization problems like global package routing or power grid operation.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Dec. 5, 2023 ~7 min

Rewarding excellence in open data

MIT researchers who share their data recognized at second annual awards celebration.

Brigham Fay | MIT Libraries • mit
Nov. 16, 2023 ~7 min

A more effective experimental design for engineering a cell into a new state

By focusing on causal relationships in genome regulation, a new AI method could help scientists identify new immunotherapy techniques or regenerative therapies.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Oct. 2, 2023 ~8 min

Improving US air quality, equitably

Study finds climate policy alone cannot meaningfully reduce racial/economic disparities in air pollution exposure.

Mark Dwortzan | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change • mit
Sept. 27, 2023 ~5 min

Supporting sustainability, digital health, and the future of work

The MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology selects three new research projects to support.

School of Engineering • mit
Aug. 24, 2023 ~8 min


To improve solar and other clean energy tech, look beyond hardware

A new study finds system deployment processes have been slow to improve over time — but must be addressed to lower clean energy costs in the future.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Aug. 17, 2023 ~8 min

The curse of variety in transportation systems

Assistant Professor Cathy Wu is addressing traffic control problems by leveraging deep reinforcement learning.

Daniel de Wolff | MIT Industrial Liaison Program • mit
Aug. 7, 2023 ~9 min

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