Bringing the social and ethical responsibilities of computing to the forefront

The inaugural SERC Symposium convened experts from multiple disciplines to explore the challenges and opportunities that arise with the broad applicability of computing in many aspects of society.

Terri Park | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing • mit
June 8, 2023 ~12 min

Suzanne Freeman and Mariel Garcia-Montes receive 2023 Jeanne Guillemin Prize

Award from the Center for International Studies supports women pursuing doctorates in international affairs.

Michelle English | MIT Center for International Studies • mit
June 8, 2023 ~13 min


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

New MIT fellowship supports student research on governance innovation with Global South governments

A new cross-institute initiative between MIT Governance Lab, MISTI, and the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center to support graduate student work in public sector innovation.

Seongkyul Park | MIT Governance Lab • mit
June 5, 2023 ~5 min

Advocating for science budget and policy

MIT’s Science Policy Initiative sends students and postdocs to Capitol Hill to advocate for continued and increased federal support for scientific research.

Science Policy Initiative • mit
May 9, 2023 ~4 min

QuARC 2023 explores the leading edge in quantum information and science

The second annual student-industry conference was held in-person for the first time.

Center for Quantum Engineering • mit
March 3, 2023 ~6 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

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


Meet the 2022-23 Accenture Fellows

This year's fellows will work across research areas including telemonitoring, human-computer interactions, operations research,  AI-mediated socialization, and chemical transformations.

School of Engineering • mit
Dec. 9, 2022 ~5 min

The task of magnetic classification suddenly looks easier

MIT undergraduate researchers Helena Merker, Harry Heiberger, and Linh Nguyen, and PhD student Tongtong Liu, exploit machine-learning techniques to determine the magnetic structure of materials.

Steve Nadis | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
Nov. 28, 2022 ~9 min

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