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MIT Biotech Program Turns 21 Professors Into $70M Startups
InnovationFeb 27

MIT Biotech Program Turns 21 Professors Into $70M Startups

A two-year MIT program has helped 21 professors transform their lab discoveries into 16 biotech startups that have raised over $70 million. With a new $3 million gift, the initiative aims to launch 40 life-saving companies by 2029.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
MIT Doubles Israeli Research Program Despite Campus Tensions
SolutionsJul 1

MIT Doubles Israeli Research Program Despite Campus Tensions

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.

MIT News3 min read
MIT Accelerator Gets $6M to Launch Student Startups
InnovationFeb 24

MIT Accelerator Gets $6M to Launch Student Startups

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.

MIT News3 min read
MIT Course Connects Students with Alumni Startup Founders
Daily MixJul 10

MIT Course Connects Students with Alumni Startup Founders

MIT's new mechanical engineering course brings successful alumni founders into the classroom to share real entrepreneurship lessons. Students learn from companies like iRobot and Formlabs that have created thousands of jobs worldwide.

MIT News3 min read
MIT Professor Uses AI to Speed Up Scientific Discovery
InnovationFeb 12

MIT Professor Uses AI to Speed Up Scientific Discovery

An MIT materials scientist believes artificial intelligence is on the verge of transforming how we discover new materials and medicines. His lab has already created breakthrough materials for batteries, screens, and more.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
Ghanaian Student Prince Debrah Graduates MIT with CS Degree
Community HeroesJun 7

Ghanaian Student Prince Debrah Graduates MIT with CS Degree

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
MIT's AI Lets Robots See Through Walls Using Wi-Fi Signals
InnovationMar 19

MIT's AI Lets Robots See Through Walls Using Wi-Fi Signals

MIT researchers trained AI to help robots "see" hidden objects through walls using wireless signals, opening doors for safer warehouses and smarter homes. The breakthrough solves a decade-old problem that kept earlier versions from working reliably.

MIT News2 min read
MIT Students Tutor Calculus in Schools That Don't Offer It
Acts of KindnessJun 24

MIT Students Tutor Calculus in Schools That Don't Offer It

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.

MIT Technology Review2 min read
MIT Steel Powers Formula One Winners, Now Student Race Cars
InnovationMay 21

MIT Steel Powers Formula One Winners, Now Student Race Cars

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.

MIT News3 min read
MIT Teaches AI Models to Say "I Don't Know
InnovationApr 22

MIT Teaches AI Models to Say "I Don't Know

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 News3 min read
MIT Scientists See Quantum "Jiggling" in Superconductors
InnovationMar 18

MIT Scientists See Quantum "Jiggling" in Superconductors

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.

Science Daily3 min read
MIT Provost Shows Students How to Thrive Under Pressure
Acts of KindnessJun 30

MIT Provost Shows Students How to Thrive Under Pressure

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 News3 min read
MIT Tool Catches Cloud Failures Before They Happen
SolutionsMay 6

MIT Tool Catches Cloud Failures Before They Happen

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.

MIT News3 min read
MIT: Your Brain Predicts Before It Sees
InnovationMay 7

MIT: Your Brain Predicts Before It Sees

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.

MIT News3 min read
MIT Professor to Lead Groundbreaking Singapore Lab
InnovationJun 9

MIT Professor to Lead Groundbreaking Singapore Lab

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.

MIT News2 min read
MIT History Professor Takes Leadership Role
InnovationJul 3

MIT History Professor Takes Leadership Role

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.

MIT News2 min read
MIT Dean Paula Hammond: "Embrace Endless Hope
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

MIT Dean Paula Hammond: "Embrace Endless Hope

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.

MIT News2 min read
MIT Factory Teaches 500 Students Modern Manufacturing
InnovationJul 9

MIT Factory Teaches 500 Students Modern Manufacturing

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.

MIT News2 min read
Abu Dhabi and MIT Partner to Advance Cancer Research
InnovationJul 4

Abu Dhabi and MIT Partner to Advance Cancer Research

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.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
MIT Senior Katie Spivakovsky Wins Churchill Scholarship
Community HeroesFeb 4

MIT Senior Katie Spivakovsky Wins Churchill Scholarship

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 News3 min read

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