Known for building connections between the social sciences, data science, and computation, the political science professor will lead IDSS into its next chapter.

The former vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education will leverage more than 30 years of experience at the Institute to oversee MIT’s research activities.

The 16 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore generative AI’s impact on privacy, art, drug discovery, aging, and more.

MIT community members made headlines with key research advances and their efforts to tackle pressing challenges.

The 27 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore the technology’s impact on democracy, education, sustainability, communications, and much more.

Dan Huttenlocher is a professor of electrical engineering and computer science and the inaugural dean at MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.

Professor Peter Fisher will lead effort to grow and enhance computing infrastructure and services for MIT’s research community.

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry calls the initiative “classic MIT.”

The portfolio of multiyear projects focuses on delivering breakthrough solutions.

From nuclear proliferation to climate change, Richard K. Lester taps research talent to map a path toward a sustainable planet.