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MIT's Kalaniyot program, launched to bridge divides during Middle East conflict debates, just welcomed its second cohort of scholars from Israel. The faculty-led initiative now spans all five MIT schools, proving that academic collaboration can flourish even in polarized times.
Two tech entrepreneurs who built their billion-dollar company at MIT just donated $6 million to help the next generation of student founders turn their ideas into world-changing businesses. The gift will supercharge MIT's delta v accelerator, tripling funding for student startups and bringing in mentors from companies like HubSpot and Okta.
A star from Ghana's beloved National Science and Mathematics Quiz just earned his computer science degree from MIT, one of the world's top universities. Prince Debrah's journey from high school quiz champion to MIT graduate shows what's possible when talent meets opportunity.
Nearly half of U.S. high schools don't offer calculus, effectively locking students out of STEM careers. MIT just launched a program connecting volunteer tutors with underserved students nationwide.
A revolutionary steel designed at MIT in the 1980s conquered Formula One racing and is now coming home to power student-built race cars. The same material that gave Red Bull four world championships will compete this June in MIT's electric vehicle.
Researchers at MIT have solved a dangerous problem in AI: models that sound confident even when they're guessing. Their breakthrough helps AI admit uncertainty, making it safer for use in medicine, finance, and law.
MIT physicists built a revolutionary terahertz microscope that reveals hidden quantum movements inside superconductors for the first time. This breakthrough could unlock room-temperature superconductors and faster wireless technology than anything we have today.
When deadlines overwhelm graduate students, MIT Provost Anantha Chandrakasan steps in with a message that changes everything: one missed milestone won't define your career. His mentorship model is helping young researchers build confidence without burning out.
MIT researchers created MetaEase, a simple tool that finds hidden bugs in cloud computing algorithms before they cause real-world outages. The innovation could prevent the kind of service crashes that leave millions unable to access their apps.
Scientists at MIT just flipped the script on how we think our brains work. Instead of seeing something and then deciding what to do, your brain makes predictions first and shapes what you see based on what you need.
Chris Zegras, an MIT professor who helped pioneer autonomous vehicle trials in Singapore, will lead the university's only research center outside the US. The appointment strengthens a partnership that's already turned urban mobility research into real-world solutions.
Lerna Ekmekcioglu, who studies how communities seek justice after hardship, becomes head of MIT's History Section. Her colleagues celebrate a department known for ambitious projects and genuine collaboration.
At MIT's 52nd MLK Celebration, Dean of Engineering Paula Hammond delivered a powerful call to never stop believing in the future, even during difficult times. Her message of resilience inspired hundreds to keep moving forward together.
A desktop device designed in an MIT basement is transforming how manufacturing gets taught across North America. Nearly 500 students have already learned advanced automation through hands-on experience instead of textbooks.
Abu Dhabi and MIT are joining forces to accelerate cancer breakthroughs through AI-powered research and global collaboration. The partnership connects world-class scientists with cutting-edge technology to speed up discoveries that could help patients everywhere.
Katie Spivakovsky, an MIT senior studying biological engineering and artificial intelligence, has been selected as a 2026-27 Churchill Scholar. She'll pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University while continuing her groundbreaking work in cancer treatment and gene therapy.
MIT researchers created a portable stamp that lets you print high-resolution designs onto clothes, walls, and bags in 15 minutes. The ChromoLCD device uses special light technology to transform everyday items into customizable canvases.
A visionary MIT professor just won a half-million dollar prize for transforming how future engineers learn their craft. His 36-year leadership turned a century-old program into a global training ground that prepares students to solve real problems on day one.
A beloved professor who sees ancient manuscripts as windows to what truly matters is now leading MIT's Literature Section. Arthur Bahr, known for award-winning teaching and bridging medieval studies with modern life, took the helm this month.
T. Alan Hatton just won one of engineering education's biggest honors for transforming how MIT prepares chemical engineers to solve real problems. His 36-year approach sent thousands of students into factories and labs worldwide to tackle challenges companies actually face.
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