Task Force 2021 and Beyond submits final “blueprints for building a better MIT”
Recommendations from the Institute-wide effort aim to benefit all segments of the community.
Study: Indoor air cleaners fall short on removing volatile organic compounds
Comparison of four oxidation-based cleaners suggests the devices produce their own pollutants and vary in effectiveness.
Women’s Technology Program 2021: The sweet sound of success
Now in its 19th year, the WTP brings high school students with little STEM experience to Cambridge for an immersive, four-week exploration of all things engineering.
Education in Latin America after the pandemic
In a recent panel discussion, experts describe opportunities for equality and equity.
Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear
The prevalence of auditory symptoms in Covid-19 patients is unknown, but infection of the inner ears may be responsible for hearing and balance problems.
Exploring the human stories behind the data
Senior Brian Williams has used bioengineering as a launchpad to combat racism in public health — and he doesn’t want to stop there.
OMEGA scholarships awarded to high school students who fostered multigenerational connections
Annual MIT AgeLab scholarship encourages interaction between youth and older adults.
Chronicles of the epic mission to deliver Covid vaccines to the world
“A Shot in the Arm,” a new book from Professor Yossi Sheffi, reveals lessons about overcoming global threats.
Carbon nanotube-based sensor can detect SARS-CoV-2 proteins
The technology could be developed as a rapid diagnostic for Covid-19 or other emerging pathogens.
Fifteen MIT faculty honored as “Committed to Caring” for 2021-23
Honor recognizes professors who went the extra mile advising during the pandemic’s disruptions.
Innovating delivery of financial services for Asian banks
MIT students collaborate with Hong Kong peers to propose fintech solutions during the MIT Entrepreneurship and Fintech Integrator.
Deep learning helps predict new drug combinations to fight Covid-19
Neural network identifies synergistic drug blends for treating viruses like SARS-CoV-2.
Glass blowing adapts to Covid-19 protocols
The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to MIT with 2,000 new pumpkins.
Study: Ending an eviction moratorium increases Covid-19 hazard
Results show infection rates increase across communities; individuals in low-income areas and those in poor health are at highest risk.
3 Questions: Peko Hosoi on the data-driven reasoning behind MIT’s Covid-19 policies for the fall
“We have not played all our cards yet,” says the associate dean of engineering and co-founder of the Isolat modeling group.