Two MIT films nominated for New England Emmy Awards
Films produced by MIT Video Productions and the Department of Mechanical Engineering highlight some of MIT’s global conversations about the environment and climate change.
A creation story told through immersive technology
Multimedia artist Jackson 2bears reimagines the Haudenosaunee longhouse and creation story.
“Pathways to Invention” documentary debuts on PBS, streaming
An award-winning documentary co-produced by the Lemelson-MIT Program celebrates invention, innovation, and curiosity.
Illustrating India’s complex environmental crises
A CAST Visiting Artist project traces the history of cause and effect that have led India to its current crossroads.
The philosophical side of cinema
MIT students examine movies, art, and ethics from both the producer and audience perspectives.
First-of-its-kind Indigenous immersive incubator gathers on MIT campus
Over the course of four days, Indigenous delegates collaborated on immersive technology with MIT community members.
Inside two MIT students’ historic BattleBots runs
PhD students Lucy Du ’14, SM ’16 and Ginger Schmidt are crushing the competition — and gender barriers — in the world of televised robot combat.
Why 1968 still matters
Professor Heather Hendershot’s new book about that year’s Democratic National Convention explores how anger at the media became part of our culture wars.
Using game engines and “twins” to co-create stories of climate futures
Inaugural WORLDING workshops matched world-class climate story teams with relevant labs and researchers across MIT.
Celebrating “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at MIT
During a special screening of the latest Marvel Studios production, students shared their enthusiasm at seeing MIT on the big screen.
Video on the record
MIT’s inaugural Bearing Witness, Seeking Justice conference explores video’s role in the struggle over truth and civil liberties.
Documentary featuring Professor Sara Seager wins Emmy Award
“The Hunt for Planet B” follows Seager and others on their search for extraterrestrial life; three other nominated films feature MIT affiliates.
A bright light on New York’s Bengali past
“In Search of Bengali Harlem,” a new film co-created by Professor Vivek Bald, salutes South Asians who carved out new lives in the US, against the odds.
Fostering media literacy in the age of deepfakes
Online course from the MIT Center for Advanced Virtuality seeks to empower students and educators to critically engage with media.
How MIT students are transforming the art of narrative
A new exhibition explores the possibilities of virtual storytelling.