Q&A: On the future of human-centered robotics | MIT News

Professor David Mindell, who researches the interaction between automation and human behavior, discusses the interdependence of people, robots, and infrastructure.

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
May 15, 2017 ~7 min

J-WAFS awards $1.4 million in third round of seed grant funding | MIT News

Principal investigators will receive grants of up to $200,000 per year for two years, overhead free, for innovative research on food and water challenges.

Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Security Lab • mit
May 10, 2017 ~8 min


Eric Schmidt visits MIT to discuss computing, artificial intelligence, and the future of technology | MIT News

Former Google CEO, now chairman of parent company Alphabet, speaks to students as part of fireside chat with CSAIL Director Daniela Rus.

Adam Conner-Simons | Rachel Gordon | CSAIL • mit
May 4, 2017 ~4 min

Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT announces 2017-18 class of fellows | MIT News

Ten elite science journalists from four countries will be part of the program's 35th class.

Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT • mit
May 4, 2017 ~6 min

Experts gather at MIT to explore new research in education technology | MIT News

Researchers, policymakers, and education company leaders discuss innovative technologies to improve education for disadvantaged learners.

J-PAL North America • mit
April 28, 2017 ~6 min

Tyler Jacks: NIH budget cuts would have “devastating” effects on progress against cancer | MIT News

Koch Institute director advocates support for biomedical research in testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Kelsey Montgomery | Koch Institute • mit
April 10, 2017 ~12 min

Exploring the world and filming the unfamiliar | MIT News

Senior Evan Denmark explores new cultures through travel and documentary making.

Kate Telma | MIT News correspondent • mit
March 28, 2017 ~8 min

MIT experts urge Trump administration to take immediate action on cybersecurity | MIT News

Report warns of hacking risk to electric grid, oil pipelines, and other critical infrastructure.

Adam Conner-Simons | CSAIL • mit
March 28, 2017 ~5 min


“Virtual batteries” could lead to cheaper, cleaner power | MIT News

Coordinating smart appliances and electric cars may help balance supply and demand in the power grid.

Larry Hardesty | MIT News Office • mit
March 24, 2017 ~8 min

Engaged neighbors | MIT News

Scholars at MIT and in Mexico collaborate on projects spanning design, technology, and art.

Ken Shulman | School of Architecture and Planning • mit
March 21, 2017 ~7 min

/

43